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1. Which of these sentences would most likely not be included in a summary of this passage?

• A. Burmese pythons have light-colored skin with interesting patterns.

• B. Due to their weight and strength, Burmese pythons may endanger their human owners.

• C. Some Floridians have made house pets of this exotic species of reptiles.

• D. Non-native species threaten native animal populations in the Everglades.

2. Read these sentences from the passage. Burmese pythons are native to Asia, but they have found a new home in Florida. Their numbers are increasing dramatically. Today they can be found in the wild and in suburbs across the state. What is the best summary of this section of the passage?

• A. Burmese pythons are now at home in many suburbs in the state of Florida.

• B. Though Burmese pythons are native to Asia, they now live in Florida suburbs.

• C. Native to Asia, Burmese pythons now occupy wild and suburban areas of Florida in growing numbers.

• D. Visitors to the state of Florida can study populations of the Burmese python in many wild and suburban areas.

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3. Which of the following statements best restates a central idea that should be included in a summary of the passage?

• A. Exotic creatures such as the Burmese python or the speckled caiman are becoming very popular as house pets in Florida.

• B. With few natural enemies in the wild, the Burmese python has become a threat to the survival of native animal species in Florida.

• C. When homes or stores are damaged during a hurricane, Burmese pythons and other exotic pets may escape into the Florida wilderness.

• D. With hard work, Florida conservationists hope they can succeed in changing the law to make it illegal to keep Burmese pythons as pets.

A summary is a ___________________.

• Brief restatement of the main idea and key details, in my own words

• An educated guess

• The problem faced by characters in the story

• Text evidence

A summary should be _____________, which means free of opinions or judgments.