Review Part 1 Grade 10 A

Which one is not an element of a good summary?

• It is shorter than the original text.

• It does not change the main meaning of the original text.

• You can offer opinions.

Which one is not an element of a good summary?

• It is written in your own words,

• It focuses on the main idea but may include any key supporting details.

• You can pull phrases longer than three words from the original text.

To form a summary you can combine more than one main idea, omit repetition and examples and determine the writer's intention. Type 'True' or 'False' below:

The writer's intention and the writer's purpose is the same. Type 'True' or 'False' below:

The writer's intention and the main idea is the same. Type 'True' or 'False' below:

When summarizing, you can find alternative words/synonyms for words/phrases in the passage. Type 'True' or 'Fallse' below:

Idioms are not examples of figurative language. Type 'True' or 'False' below:

When you give the meaning of an idiom you can use some of the words in the idiomatic expression. Type 'True' or 'False' below:

When you write a response to a directed writing question, for example-a business letter, you should discuss three or more points from the original text. Type 'True' or 'False' below:

A business letter can be written informally. Type 'True' or 'False' below: