What additional step can aid comprehension after identifying important information?

• A. Preview the text before reading.
• B. Skip to the end first.
• C. Memorize the glossary.
• D. Look at pictures only.

Answer: (A)

Focusing on a quick, purposeful check of the text’s structure helps understanding after you’ve identified important information. Previewing the text gives you a sense of how ideas are organized—through headings, bold terms, captions, and any illustrations—so you know where the key details fit and what to expect as you read more. This planning step strengthens your ability to connect new information to what you already know, set a purpose for reading, and monitor your understanding as you go. Skimming to the end or looking only at pictures can miss how the ideas fit together, and memorizing the glossary doesn’t build the broader sense of how the passage develops. A brief preview aligns your focus with the text’s flow, making comprehension more efficient and accurate.