Summary Writing
English Language
Summary Writing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage:
"Electric cars are becoming more popular because they are better for the environment. They do not produce harmful emissions and can help reduce air pollution."
Write a summary of the passage in one sentence.
Read the following passage:
"Marie Curie was a famous scientist who discovered two new elements. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work changed the field of science."
Write a summary of the passage in one sentence.
Read the following passage:
"The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is home to a vast number of plant and animal species. The forest plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate."
Write a one-sentence summary of the passage.
Read the following passage:
"The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most famous landmarks. It was built to protect China from invasions. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction."
Write a summary of the passage in one sentence.
Read the following passage:
"Electric cars are becoming more popular because they are better for the environment. They do not produce harmful emissions and can help reduce air pollution."
Write a summary of the passage in one sentence.
Read the following passage:
"Marie Curie was a famous scientist who discovered two new elements. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work changed the field of science."
Write a summary of the passage in one sentence.
Read the following passage:
"The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is home to a vast number of plant and animal species. The forest plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate."
Write a one-sentence summary of the passage.
Read the following passage:
"The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most famous landmarks. It was built to protect China from invasions. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction."
Write a summary of the passage in one sentence.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of summary writing?
(1) To copy the text word for word
(2) To present the main ideas in a shorter form
(3) To add personal opinions
(4) To list every detail
Which of the following is a benefit of summary writing?
(1) It helps improve understanding
(2) It makes texts longer
(3) It adds unnecessary details
(4) It confuses the reader
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good summary?
(1) It is as long as the original text
(2) It includes all minor details
(3) It is clear and concise
(4) It uses complex language
Which of the following is a good strategy for summarizing a long passage?
(1) Read only the first sentence
(2) Identify topic sentences in each paragraph
(3) Skip the conclusion
(4) Copy the last paragraph
Fill in the blank: A good summary is always _______ than the original text.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be _______ and not include unnecessary words.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be written in _______ tense.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be written in the _______ person point of view.
True or False: A summary can be longer than the original text if it explains everything clearly.
True or False: A summary should be written in the same order as the original text.
True or False: A summary should include all the statistics and data from the original text.
True or False: A summary should include examples and illustrations from the original text.
