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Writing a summary (revision)
Writing a summary (revision)
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A guided summary might ask you to restrict your answer to certain aspects.
True
False
2
A general summary might ask you to restrict your answer to certain aspects.
True
False
3
The length of a summary is...
...1/2 of the length of the given text.
...1/4 to 1/3 of the given text.
...five to ten sentences.
...not explicitly defined.
4
In the conclusion, you should summarize everything you mentioned in the main part.
False
True
5
You should NOT include any quotes from the original text.
False
True
6
In a summary you must not give your personal opinion.
True
False
7
What is the BEST approach to writing a well-structured summary.
Focus on writing long sentences with subclauses.
Write everything in one go and submit it without rereading your text.
Collect ideas & organize them in a logical order before writing your text.
Start writing immediately to save time.
8
Choose the best synonym for the word: (to) enhance
(to) weaken
(to) replace
(to) ignore
(to) improve
9
You need to write a cohesive and structured text using the __________ tense.
present perfect
simple past
present progressive
simple present
10
Choose the best synonym for the word: approximately
roughly
exactly
only
at least
11
In order to determine what's relevant for your summary, which question should NOT be answered?
What are the main ideas presented in the text?
Who has written the text?
Where was the text published?
How do I feel about the text?
12
Choose the best synonym for the word:
up to
(200 books per year)
more than
a maximum of
only
at least
13
Why is having a clean and readable handwriting important when writing a summary?
because your teacher is not a professional at decoding hieroglyphs
because otherwise your summary might end up looking like a treasure map
it can make you look like you're writing your summary with your feet
because your teacher deserves to read your brilliant ideas, not guess them
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A summary is...
...your opinion of a topic in only a few sentences.
...one precise sentence.
...a pool of the most important quotes from a given text.
...a shortened version of a given text.
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You should add own examples to improve your text.
False
True
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Possible
instructions
of a summary task:
______________________ the pros and cons of genetic engineering.
summarize, examine, name, state, illustrate
summarize, point out, evaluate, state, analyze
summarize, point out, describe, state, illustrate
summarize, assess, describe, discuss, illustrate
17
A summary is written in your own words.
True
False
18
The purpose of a summary is...
...to point out where an author's text is weak.
...to show your opinion on the topic.
...to show off your quotation skills.
...to help the reader understand the main ideas of the given text.
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Choose the best synonym for the word: extensive
brief
uncertain
biased
detailed
