Summarizing Skills Quiz

What is the first step in identifying the main idea of a text?

• Paraphrasing each paragraph

• Noting down all the details

• Understanding the context of the text

• Finding the most repeated word

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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

Which of the following is NOT a key detail in a summary?

• Main characters in a story

• Background settings

• Minor characters' favorite colors

• Major events

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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

What makes a summary concise?

• Including every detail from the text

• Focusing on main ideas and key details only

• Writing longer sentences

• Adding personal opinions

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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

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective paraphrasing?

• Using the exact wording from the source

• Changing the structure of sentences and using synonyms

• Making the text longer

• Keeping all original names, places, and dates

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Drawing inferences from a text requires:

• Ignoring the author's tone and style

• Focusing solely on facts presented

• Reading between the lines and understanding implied meanings

• Summarizing each paragraph individually

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• Identifying the thesis statement or main idea

• Listing every character and their actions

• Eliminating redundant or unnecessary information

• Keeping the summary proportional to the original text

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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

When paraphrasing information, it is important to:

• Keep the same length as the original text

• Maintain the original meaning without copying the exact words

• Include direct quotes to avoid plagiarism

• Change the topic to make it original

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A good summary should:

• Include your personal opinion about the text

• Be written without revising or editing

• Reflect the author's purpose and main ideas accurately

• Focus on minor details to provide depth

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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

Identifying the main idea of a paragraph helps in:

• Increasing the length of a summary

• Understanding the author's perspective

• Paraphrasing each sentence individually

• Focusing on irrelevant details

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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

Which of the following is true about drawing inferences?

• It requires a direct statement from the text

• It is based solely on the reader's opinion

• It involves making logical conclusions beyond the text

• It should be avoided in academic writing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1