Summary Writing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• To give a concise overview

• To list all events in detail

• To offer a personal opinion

• To provide a detailed analysis

What should a topic sentence in a summary include?

• The main event and text title

• The author's biography

• The reader's opinion

• A detailed character analysis

In the example of 'Harry Potter', what is identified as the main event?

• The Quidditch match

• Harry being left on the Dursleys' porch

• The sorting ceremony

• Harry's first day at school

Why is it important to exclude trivial details in a summary?

• To make the summary longer

• To focus on key events

• To include every detail

• To confuse the reader

What is the purpose of using bullet points in summary preparation?

• To brainstorm important events

• To list every single detail

• To write a detailed analysis

• To include personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT a transition word?

• Go

• Next

• Then

• First

How do transition words help in a summary?

• They organize events chronologically

• They confuse the reader

• They add personal opinions

• They make the summary longer

What should be avoided in a summary to maintain objectivity?

• Writing a topic sentence

• Including personal opinions

• Listing main events

• Using transition words

What is the final step in writing a summary?

• Adding personal thoughts

• Writing the topic sentence

• Using transition words

• Listing trivial details

Why is it important to start with a topic sentence in a summary?

• To make the summary longer

• To inform the reader of the main event

• To confuse the reader

• To include personal opinions