Which of the following is true of speed-reading (relative to slow, natural reading)?
A)It works equally well for every type of text.
B)It is best viewed as trained skimming.
C)It allows immediate comprehension of a full paragraph.
D)It produces superior comprehension as measured by recall tests.

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Speed-reading is not a one-size-fits-all approach and may not work equally well for every type of text. It is better viewed as trained skimming where the reader learns to identify important information quickly. Immediate comprehension of a full paragraph is unlikely with speed-reading, and while some speed-reading techniques may improve comprehension, it is not consistently superior in recall tests.

Which of the Following Is True of Speed-Reading (Relative to Slow