Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing Quiz

Ava, Daniel, and Scarlett are discussing an article they read in class. The article's main idea is that climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action. Identify the key information from their discussion.

• Climate change is a minor issue that can be addressed in the future.

• The article discusses the benefits of climate change.

• The main idea of the article is that climate change is a non-existent problem.

• Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

David, Charlotte, and Michael were having a debate. David argued that technology has both positive and negative effects on society. Identify the key information in David's argument.

• David argues that technology has negative effects on society.

• David argues that technology has only positive effects on society.

• David argues that technology has both positive and negative effects on society.

• David argues that technology has no effects on society.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

William, Oliver, and Mia are discussing the impact of social media on mental health. Identify the key information in their discussion.

• impact of social media on mental health

• impact of social media on cooking recipes

• influence of social media on fashion trends

• effects of social media on physical health

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Benjamin, Mason, and Daniel were discussing the importance of education. Benjamin stated, 'The main point of our discussion is that education is essential for personal and professional development.' Identify the key information in Benjamin's statement.

• education is not important for personal and professional development

• the discussion is about the history of education

• personal and professional development have nothing to do with education

• education is essential for personal and professional development

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Aria, Nora, and Kai attended a seminar on workplace ethics. The speaker emphasized one point: 'The key takeaway from this seminar is that effective communication is crucial in the workplace.' Identify the key information from the speaker's statement.

• effective communication is crucial in the workplace

• the key takeaway from the seminar is that teamwork is crucial in the workplace

• ineffective communication is crucial in the workplace

• effective communication is not important in the workplace

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Hannah read an article about climate change for her science project. Anika asked her to summarize the main points of the article in 2-3 sentences. How should Hannah respond?

• Summarizing involves capturing the main points of the article in a concise manner, typically in 2-3 sentences.

• Summarizing means highlighting only the minor details of the article.

• Summarizing requires including personal opinions and interpretations in the summary.

• Summarizing involves rewriting the entire article in 2-3 sentences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Hannah, Maya, and Luna have just finished reading a novel in their book club. Summarize the main points of the novel in 2-3 sentences.

• The novel was not worth summarizing

• The main points are irrelevant to the topic

• The novel was too long to understand

• The answer should be a concise summary of the main points in the novel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Arjun, Ava, and Mia are studying a historical event for their group project. Summarize the main points of their research on the event in 2-3 sentences.

• The research is too extensive to summarize in 2-3 sentences

• The main points of their research are not important

• The answer should be a concise summary of the main points of their research.

• I didn't read their research, so I can't summarize it

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Ava, Charlotte, and Michael have been assigned to read an article for their English class. Summarize the main points of the article they read in 2-3 sentences.

• Summarize the main points of the article Ava, Charlotte, and Michael read in 2-3 sentences.

• Discuss Ava, Charlotte, and Michael's personal life in 2-3 sentences.

• List all the sources used in the article Ava, Charlotte, and Michael read in 2-3 sentences.

• Write a detailed analysis of the article Ava, Charlotte, and Michael read in 2-3 sentences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Arjun, Elijah, and Kai have just finished reading a chapter in their history textbook. Summarize the main points of the chapter they read in 2-3 sentences.

• The main points are not important

• The chapter is not worth summarizing

• The answer should be a concise summary of the main points in the chapter.

• The chapter is too long to summarize

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2