Summary Writing

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Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary? Options: using your own words, summary being shorter than the text, quotes words from the text, including main ideas only

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quotes words from the text

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Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

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No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.

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Paraphrase

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to change the wording to your own words

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_____ is shorter than the original text

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A summary

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What is the purpose for using transitional words?

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To help your reader follow your ideas

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Which is NOT an example of a transition word? Options: Also, For example, And, Finally

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And

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Should you only include the main events or ideas from the passage when writing a summary?

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True

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Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

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No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.

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Summarize the passage about product labels and ingredients.

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Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

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Summary

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A condensed version of text that only includes the main ideas.