Question

When reading, how do the eyes move along the text?

• A. In a smooth, continuous glide from left to right.
• B. By jumps with short pauses
• C. By focusing on each word individually before proceeding.
• D. Through a rapid, zigzagging motion across the lines.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. By jumps with short pauses

• Eye movement during reading is not smooth but occurs in jumps.

• Each jump is followed by a brief pause.

• These pauses help process the text visually and mentally.