Search Skills
A search engine helps you find information on the internet. You type words about what you want to know, and the search engine shows a list of matching webpages. Good search skills save time and give better results.
🔍 Typing a Good Search
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tallest mountain in India
Good Search vs Weak Search
| Weak Search | Better Search |
|---|---|
| mountain | tallest mountain in India |
| animal | fastest land animal in the world |
| festival | Diwali festival date 2026 |
Tips for Better Searching
- Use specific words instead of single words
- Ask your question in a simple, clear way
- Check spelling before pressing Enter
- Look at more than one search result before deciding it's correct
Reading Search Results
Each search result shows a blue title, a green website address, and a short description. Read the description before clicking, so you know what to expect on that page.
Mount Everest – Tallest Mountain
www.example.com/everest
Mount Everest stands as the world's highest peak above sea level...
Trusted Websites
Not every website has correct information. Educational sites, government sites, and well-known encyclopedias are usually more reliable than random pages.
🔑 Key Terms
- Search Engine – A website that finds information based on your typed words
- Search Results – The list of webpages shown after a search
- Keyword – An important word used in a search
✏️ Exercise
- Which search is better: "animal" or "fastest land animal"?
- What three things appear in each search result?
- Name one type of website that is usually trustworthy.
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