Summary 1
The dog ran quickly across the park. It chased after a ball that its owner had thrown. After catching the ball, the dog happily brought it back and wagged its tail.
Choose the best summary:
A. The dog sleeps all day in the park.
B. The dog played fetch by running after a ball and bringing it back.
C. The dog likes to bark at strangers in the park.
D. The owner throws balls to other dogs.
B. The dog played fetch by running after a ball and bringing it back.
What is the main purpose of a summary?
A. To include every detail from the original text
B. To retell the story in your own words, focusing on the most important points
C. To give your opinion about the text
D. To copy the text word-for-word
B. To retell the story in your own words, focusing on the most important points
Which plot point introduces the setting, characters, and background information?
A. Climax
B. Rising Action
C. Exposition
D. Resolution
C. Exposition
What is the best way to organize your speech?
A. Randomly mention ideas without order
B. Start with the conclusion only
C. Use a confusing structure
D. Have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
D. Have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
What is the main purpose of a citation?
A. To make your paper longer
B. To summarize the text
C. To express your personal opinion
D. To give credit to the original source
D. To give credit to the original source
Maria loves to bake cookies. She follows recipes carefully and measures all ingredients exactly. When the cookies are done, she shares them with her family and friends.
Choose the best summary:
A. Maria hates baking and never shares her food.
B. Maria makes cookies often and enjoys sharing them with others.
C. Maria only bakes cakes, not cookies.
D. Maria throws away all the cookies she makes.
B. Maria makes cookies often and enjoys sharing them with others.
When writing a summary, you should:
A. Use direct quotes from the original text extensively
B. Focus only on minor details
C. Write only the main ideas in a shortened form
D. Add new information not found in the original text
C. Write only the main ideas in a shortened form
Which plot point shows the events after the climax, where the story starts to wrap up?
A. Falling Action
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Exposition
A. Falling Action
What is the best way to practice your speech?
A. Practice aloud multiple times, including with an audience if possible
B. Read it once and never rehearse again
C. Memorize every word rigidly
D. Only think about it in your head
A. Practice aloud multiple times, including with an audience if possible
Why is it important to use your own words when summarizing even if you provide a citation?
A. To avoid plagiarism and show understanding
B. To make the summary longer
C. To confuse the reader
D. To copy the original text exactly
A. To avoid plagiarism and show understanding
Emma enjoys painting pictures of animals. She uses bright colors and tries to capture the details of each animal’s fur or feathers. Her paintings are displayed in the school art show every year.
Choose the best summary:
A. Emma paints animals and shows her artwork at school.
B. Emma does not like to paint.
C. Emma only draws landscapes, not animals.
D. Emma’s paintings are kept private and never shown.
A. Emma paints animals and shows her artwork at school.
Why is it important to use your own words when writing a summary?
A. To make the summary longer and more detailed
B. To demonstrate comprehension and avoid plagiarism
C. To add opinions about the text
D. To include as many quotes as possible
B. To demonstrate comprehension and avoid plagiarism
During which plot point do events build suspense and complications arise?
A. Rising Action
B. Falling Action
C. Resolution
D. Exposition
A. Rising Action
What is an example of poor eye contact during a speech?
A. Looking at different parts of the room
B. Looking directly at the audience
C. Reading without looking up at all
D. Pausing to connect visually
C. Reading without looking up at all
What does “plagiarism” mean?
A. Giving credit to original authors
B. Summarizing a text correctly
C. Using only your own ideas
D. Using someone else’s work without proper credit
D. Using someone else’s work without proper credit
The zoo has many animals from around the world. Visitors can see lions, elephants, and monkeys. The zoo also teaches people how to protect endangered species.
Choose the best summary:
A. The zoo only has local animals.
B. The zoo is closed to the public.
C. The zoo has many animals and educates visitors about conservation.
D. The zoo only shows birds.
C. The zoo has many animals and educates visitors about conservation.
Which of the following should you avoid when writing a summary?
A. Identifying the main ideas
B. Using your own words
C. Keeping it brief
D. Adding your personal opinions or judgments
D. Adding your personal opinions or judgments
What is the final part of the story where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?
A. Rising Action
B. Climax
C. Inciting Incident
D. Resolution
D. Resolution
What is a good strategy to deal with unexpected technical difficulties?
A. Get angry and stop the presentation
B. Blame the audience
C. Skip the rest of your talk
D. Stay calm and continue with your message
D. Stay calm and continue with your message
Which is the best way to paraphrase this sentence?
"The cat climbed quickly up the tall tree to escape the dog."
A. The cat ran fast to get away from the dog.
B. The tall tree was climbed by the cat quickly to escape.
C. To avoid the dog, the cat climbed the tall tree quickly.
D. The dog chased the cat, so it climbed the tree fast.
C. To avoid the dog, the cat climbed the tall tree quickly.
Samantha plants flowers in her garden every spring. She waters them daily and watches as they grow taller and bloom with bright colors. Gardening is her favorite hobby.
Choose the best summary:
A. Samantha hates gardening and never waters her plants.
B. Samantha plants vegetables, not flowers.
C. Samantha’s flowers never bloom.
D. Samantha enjoys gardening and takes good care of her flowers.
D. Samantha enjoys gardening and takes good care of her flowers.
What is the first step you should take when summarizing a text?
A. Read the entire text carefully to understand the main ideas
B. Start writing without reading the text
C. Copy the first paragraph as your summary
D. Write your personal thoughts immediately
A. Read the entire text carefully to understand the main ideas
What is one main function of the plot in a story?
A. To describe the author’s background
B. To provide a random sequence of events
C. To introduce characters without conflict
D. To organize events into a meaningful sequence
D. To organize events into a meaningful sequence
Which of the following is the most effective way to start a speech to immediately capture the audience’s attention?
A. “I’m just going to read my slides.”
B. “Today, we’ll cover five points.”
C. “What if everything you believed about success was wrong?”
D. “Let’s get started with the outline.”
C. “What if everything you believed about success was wrong?”
What does MLA stands for?
Modern Language Association.