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Which option appropriately summarizes the following:
Harry had a long day at work and was very tired by the end of the day. Because of his exhaustion, he became ill the next day.

summary writing english

  1. Being exhausted after a long day of work, Harry became ill.

  2. Harry became ill after working all day due to exhaustion.

  3. Exhausted from a long day of work, Harry fell sick.

  4. Harry had a long day at work and hence, became ill from exhaustion the following day.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C. The sentence portrays the correct idea and with the minimum use of words, suiting to the format of summarizing. Options A and B are not making it clear about when Harry fell sick and so they are incorrect. Option D is incorrect as the sentence is too long to suit the format of summary writing.

Mr. Kilner and writer Michael Wright joined forces to tell the story of the students in their book, The Fortunate Souls. In the book, it is stated that China sent one hundred twenty boys to America to acquire knowledge about developments that could help modernize their country.

summary writing english

  1. "The Fortunate Souls" by Mr. Kilner and Michael Wright tells the story of Chinese boys who were sent by China to America to learn about developments that could modernize their country.

  2. "The Fortunate Souls" by Mr. Kilner and Michael Wright tells the story of Chinese boys who came to America to learn how to modernize their country.

  3. In the book, "The Fortunate Souls", the story of many Chinese boys who went to America to learn how to help their country is told.

  4. The book, "The Fortunate Souls" is about many Chinese boys who learnt how to help their country.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct answer is option B. This option mentions the whole idea of the given sentence in minimum number of words which makes the sentence nearly one third of the main sentence. Option A is incorrect as even though it mentions the whole idea but the sentence is longer and does not adhere to the format of summarizing. Options C and D are incorrect as they do not portray the whole idea even though the sentences are smaller.

Which of the following is the most appropriate summary of the following line:
I regret to inform you that I will be arriving late to the party for your 20th anniversary. 

summary writing english

  1. I regret to tell you that I will arrive at the 20th-anniversary party late.

  2. I regret telling you that I will be late.

  3. Regretfully, I will be late to your 20th-anniversary party.

  4. Regretfully, I will be late to your anniversary.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C. Summarizing a sentence includes mentioning the main idea of the sentence briefly. Here the writer regrets that he would be late for the 20th anniversary party. The whole idea is summarized in option C. Option B and D are incorrect as they do not give the whole idea of the sentence given. Option A is incorrect as the sentence is not brief enough to be called a summary.

Identify the main idea/point in the passage:

The house was majestic, with ten rooms and five balconies overlooking the scenic view of the lake. A large garden sprawled before the mansion-like abode and led, along an elegantly coiled cobblestone pathway, to a large gate. This was Henry's home.

summary writing english

  1. Henry lives in a mansion which has a large garden in front of it.

  2. There is a mansion with a large garden.

  3. Henry's home is huge and lavish.

  4. There are many rooms and balconies in the house.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main idea or point of a text or the main point summary should include the most important fact contained in the text.
The correct answer is Option C. The text describes a huge and beautiful house which was owned by Henry. So, the main idea is given by Option C.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as the complete fact of the text is not appropriately contained in these summaries.

Identify the main idea/point of the following:

The cat prowled silently towards the unsuspecting mouse. It laid one paw carefully, cautiously, upon the ground, the whole while keeping a fixed, unwavering gaze on its next meal. Suddenly, before one could blink, it plunged forward and grabbed its victim between its canines.

summary writing english

  1. A cat is trying to catch a mouse and succeeds.

  2. A cat is using its skills.

  3. A cat is eating a mouse.

  4. A mouse gets eaten by a cat.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The main idea or point of a text or the main point summary should include the most important fact contained in the text.
The correct answer is Option A. The text suggest how the cat finds and catches its prey successfully. So, the main idea is given by Option A.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the complete fact of the text is not appropriately contained in these summaries.

Identify the main idea/point in the following:

Through the long, carpeted hallways, where her dormmates silently threw questioning glances at her, out through the majestic steel gates that barricaded the college grounds from the outside world, and down the road that led to her home Clara ran.

summary writing english

  1. Clara runs away from college.

  2. Clara drops out of college.

  3. Clara stays in a dorm at a college.

  4. Clara's dormmates dislike her.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main idea or point of a text or the main point summary should include the most important fact contained in the text.
The correct answer is Option A. The text suggest that Clara ran through all the hallways and then through the steel gates out of her college. So, the main idea is given by Option A.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the complete fact of the text is not appropriately contained in these summaries.

Identify the main idea/point of the following:

He walked carefully into the tiny room. Then he saw a picture above the mantlepiece. He pondered over who was in the picture. He walked over the polished wooden floors. He was certain he had seen that face before. He looked once more at the white hair and empty eyes. He couldn't remember where he had seen them before. Finally, it struck him: he was a friend of his father.

summary writing english

  1. A man walks into a room and looks at the pictures.

  2. A man looks at a picture and tries to remember the person in it.

  3. A man tries to remember something.

  4. A picture is seen by someone.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main idea or point of a text or the main point summary should include the most important fact contained in the text.
The correct answer is Option B. The text suggest that a man walks into a room where he sees a picture and tries to remember the person in it and finally remembers it. So, the main idea is given by Option B.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the complete fact of the text is not appropriately contained in these summaries.

Following are important steps in identifying the main concepts of a text, EXCEPT -

summary writing english

  1. Looking for key words

  2. Dividing the text into sections

  3. Including your own views

  4. Understanding the text

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C.

The question is on the step which is not a part of identifying the main concepts of a text.
In summary writing, it is first essential to understand the text. Then a writer divides the text into sections to understand the ideas presented and looks for key words in the text to facilitate identification of important points to be included in the summary. Therefore Option A,B and D are not the correct options.
In summary writing, it is to be noted that a writer only writes on the important ideas of the text. He is NOT supposed to include his own views. Thus option C is not part of identification of the main concepts of a text- Option C is the correct answer. 

'The summary should cover the original as a whole.' This statement means that __________________________________.

summary writing english

  1. an effective summary covers the main ideas and concepts of the passage

  2. a summary should contain every detail

  3. a summary can contain views other than those expressed by the writer

  4. all of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is option A.

The summary should cover the original as a whole - this statement means that though shorter in length, a summary should reflect and express the essence of the text.
It should not contain every detail covered - only relevant and important details are to be contained. Option B is therefore not the correct answer.
A summary is a brief statement and hence includes only the views expressed by the writer. It should not contain views other than those written by the writer. Option C is thus the incorrect option.
We are now left with option A that correctly defines a summary.
An effective summary covers the main ideas and concepts of the passage.
Option A is the correct answer.

Indenting helps to ______________. 

summary writing english

  1. Lend a visual character to the note

  2. See the main aspects of the passage at a glance

  3. Indicate clearly the sub-headings, points and sub-points

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indentation refers to the subheadings, points, sub-points, sub-subheadings, etc. in note making. Indentation offers a well-defined structure for a note. It makes it readable and increases the objectives of the content. Hence, D is correct answer as indenting lends a visual character through spacing and writing in points, subpoints etc. It also helps in reviewing the passage at a glance. As, it is written in points and headings and sub headings, these are indicated clearly. Only A, B and C are incorrect as all together are correct.