What Do You Know About Summaries?

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1.

Which of the following is the best definition of a summary?
- A.
  
  A condensed version of an original text
- B.
  
  A lengthier version of an original text
- C.
  
  A direct quote from an original source
- D.
  
  A detailed analysis of a situation
Correct Answer
A. A condensed version of an original text

Explanation
A summary is a condensed version of an original text, providing a brief overview of the main points and key details. It aims to capture the essence of the original text in a concise manner, allowing readers to quickly grasp the main ideas without having to read the entire text. It is not a lengthier version, direct quote, or detailed analysis of the original text.

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A summary should include all of the details and anecdotes from the original source.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given answer is "False" without any context or question provided. It is not possible to generate an explanation without knowing the question or the information being referred to.

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3.

A summary contains the main ideas expressed in an original text.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
A summary is a condensed version of the original text that captures the main ideas and key points. It provides a brief overview of the content without including unnecessary details. Therefore, the statement "A summary contains the main ideas expressed in an original text" is true.

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A summary should be roughly 1/4 the size of an original text.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given correct answer is "True." However, without any context or specific question provided, it is difficult to provide an explanation for why the answer is true. It is important to have more information or a clear question in order to provide a relevant explanation.

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The first line of a summary should include the name of the author and the title of the article/book being summarized.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because the first line of a summary should indeed include the name of the author and the title of the article or book being summarized. This helps provide context and gives the reader a clear understanding of what they can expect from the summary.

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What Do You Know About Summaries?

Which of the following is the best definition of a summary?

A summary should include all of the details and anecdotes from the original source.

A summary contains the main ideas expressed in an original text.

A summary should be roughly 1/4 the size of an original text.

The first line of a summary should include the name of the author and the title of the article/book being summarized.