Paraphrase and Summarize

Which of the following sentences is the best paraphrase of the sentence: "Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the dark landscape"?

• Lightning lit up the dark landscape as it streaked across the sky.

• The sky was dark until lightning made it bright.

• Lightning and the landscape were both dark and bright.

• The landscape was very dark and then there was lightning.

Which of the following is the best example of paraphrasing the sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog"?

• The fast brown fox leaps over the lazy dog.

• A fox that is brown and quick jumps over a dog that is lazy.

• A brown fox quickly jumps over a dog who is not active.

• The fox, which is of a speedy nature and brown hue, vaults over a canine known for its lethargy.

Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the main ideas

• Including minor details

• Eliminating unnecessary information

• Paraphrasing the author’s words

Choose the best paraphrase for the following sentence: "The scientist explained the procedure clearly and without any unnecessary complexity."

• The scientist described the procedure in a simple and clear manner.

• The procedure was so complex that the scientist had to explain it clearly.

• Without any clarity, the scientist explained the procedure in a complex way.

• The scientist made the procedure seem more complicated than necessary.

A friend tells you, "I am absolutely livid. Jamie shared confidential information with Caroline!"

You respond, "So, you're saying that you're angry that Jamie told Caroline your secret?"

When you retell information in your own words, you are __________________.

• Summarizing

• Paraphrasing

• Quoting

Which of the following is NOT necessary when creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the author's tone and style

• Including every example the author uses

• Focusing on the main idea and key details

• Eliminating personal interpretations and opinions

Which of the following sentences is an effective summary of the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the determined athlete continued her training, running laps around the track until she was thoroughly soaked"?

• The athlete ran around the track and got wet.

• Despite the rain, the athlete didn't stop her training and got soaked.

• The athlete was determined and trained in the rain.

• It rained heavily, but that didn't stop the athlete from completing her training.

Paraphrasing involves:

• Changing the structure of the sentence while keeping the original meaning.

• Copying the text word for word.

• Summarizing the text in a longer form.

• Using complex vocabulary to describe simple concepts.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good summary?

• It is brief and to the point.

• It includes the writer's personal opinion.

• It captures the main ideas of the text.

• It does not include unnecessary details.

What is the most important element to include when creating a concise summary?

• Every detail from the original text

• The main ideas of the text

• Opinions about the text

• Background information about the author