Summary Writing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• To list all the facts in the text

• To give a brief explanation using your own words

• To retell the story in a new way

• To provide a detailed analysis

Which of the following is NOT a question word used in summaries?

• Who

• What

• Where

• Which

What does the 'R' in the mnemonic 'ROODER' stand for?

• Rewrite

• Rephrase

• Read

• Review

In the 'ROODER' method, what is the purpose of underlining?

• To highlight the main ideas

• To mark the beginning of each paragraph

• To identify the author's tone

• To emphasize the conclusion

What is the main cause of thunder according to the example text?

• Rain

• Wind

• Clouds

• Lightning

Why is it important to draw a line through repeated information?

• To make the text look cleaner

• To highlight key points

• To avoid redundancy

• To focus on new information

How many words was the example text reduced to after applying the 'ROODER' method?

• 50 words

• 30 words

• 25 words

• 27 words

What is the benefit of reducing the word count in a summary?

• It makes the text more interesting

• It increases the length of the text

• It helps in better memory retention

• It allows for more detailed explanations

What is the final step in the 'ROODER' method?

• Reading

• Rewriting

• Revising

• Reviewing

What is the challenge given at the end of the video?

• To write a poem

• To summarize a chosen text

• To create a mind map

• To write a detailed report