Pare \pe(ǝ)r\ verb 1. to trim or remove a covering or outer layer 2. to reduce something gradually, in small increments. From Old French parer, to trim or prepare, from Latin parẽre, to make ready. Based on the dictionary definition, which sentence option correctly uses the word pare? A. Hoping to ace the test, the study group member pared up with partners and studied for three hours.
B. At mother's insistence, Gianna pared down the pile of books for her trip until the ones she had left actually fit in her suitcase.
C. Carl looked at his overflowing laundry basket and realized that his Saturday chores would pare down so many clothes to wash.
D. Each day of tryouts, coach keeps only the best players in order to create a pared team.

B

Explanation:

1. Previewing the text to get an overview

Previewing a text means that you get an idea of what it is about without actually reading the main body of the text.

2. Skimming

Skimming involves running your eye very quickly over large chunks of text. It is different from previewing because skimming involves the paragraph text. Skimming allows you to pick up some of the main ideas without paying attention to detail. It is a fast process. A single chapter should take only a few minutes.

3. Scanning

Scanning is sweeping your eyes (like radar) over part of a text to find specific pieces of information.

4. Intensive reading

Intensive reading is detailed, focused, ‘study’ reading of those important parts, pages or chapters.

Explanation:

1. Previewing the text to get an overview

Previewing a text means that you get an idea of what it is about without actually reading the main body of the text.

2. Skimming

Skimming involves running your eye very quickly over large chunks of text. It is different from previewing because skimming involves the paragraph text. Skimming allows you to pick up some of the main ideas without paying attention to detail. It is a fast process. A single chapter should take only a few minutes.

3. Scanning

Scanning is sweeping your eyes (like radar) over part of a text to find specific pieces of information.

4. Intensive reading

Intensive reading is detailed, focused, ‘study’ reading of those important parts, pages or chapters.