GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Synthesize - Explained

The video tutorial explains how two texts can share the same idea, such as saving money. It guides students on how to synthesize information from both texts and summarize these ideas effectively in an exam setting.

What is the primary focus when synthesizing information from two texts?

• Identifying the differences between the texts

• Finding a common idea shared by both texts

• Listing all the authors of the texts

• Counting the number of words in each text

Which of the following is an example of a shared idea between two texts?

• The number of pages in each text

• The color of the book covers

• The concept of saving money

• The publication year of the texts

When synthesizing information for an exam, what should you do with the shared ideas?

• Discuss them with a classmate

• Ignore them and focus on unique points

• Write them down verbatim

• Summarize them in your answer

What is the purpose of bringing together ideas from different texts?

• To create a new text

• To enhance understanding and provide a comprehensive answer

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the length of your answer

In the context of exams, why is it important to synthesize information?

• To show off your writing speed

• To fill up the answer sheet

• To impress the examiner with complex vocabulary

• To demonstrate the ability to integrate and summarize key ideas