1. Scanning:

Scanning involves looking for specific information without reading the entire text. You move your eyes quickly over the text to find particular details like numbers, dates, or specific words.

Example 1:
While reading a phone book, you scan through the list to find a specific name or phone number.

Example 2:
When checking a schedule, you scan the document to find the exact time for your bus or train departure.

2. Skimming:

Skimming is reading rapidly to get a general overview of the material. You focus on headings, subheadings, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs to grasp the main ideas.

Example 1:
If you're reading a magazine article to understand the gist of a topic, you skim through the introduction, headlines, and conclusion without reading each detail.

Example 2:
When reviewing a research paper quickly to see if it's relevant for your project, you skim through the abstract and major section headings.