6th Grade Summarizing Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Synthesis and Retelling: Writing or Revising an Objective Summary Quiz

Writing an objective summary requires clarity and discipline. In this writing objective summary quiz, you’ll practice revising or completing summaries to ensure accuracy and neutrality. You’ll remove bias, focus...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 12 | Last updated: Jan 7, 2026

Sample Question 1
Original Summary: ‘The wonderful new law, which takes effect on Tuesday, will create millions of jobs.’ Which revision improves the summary by removing opinion?

The wonderful new law, which takes effect on Tuesday, will create jobs.

The new law, which takes effect on Tuesday, is predicted to create millions of jobs.

The law takes effect on Tuesday and is expected to create millions of jobs.

The amazing new law, which takes effect on Tuesday, will create millions of jobs.

Sample Question 2
If a summary includes a writer's strong feeling, it is no longer an objective summary.

True

False

Sample Question 3
Original Summary: 'The article discussed the history of the railroad, mentioning that the first tracks were laid in 1826, and then provided a full list of all the stations in the state.' Which revision improves the summary by being more concise?

The article discussed the history of the railroad.

The article details the history of the railroad, from its start in 1826 to a full list of all stations.

The article is about the railroad.

The article summarizes the railroad’s history, including the key date of 1826.

Recent Summarizing Quizzes

Synthesis Skills: Choosing the Best Summary for a Passage Quiz

Not all summaries are equally effective. In this choosing best summary quiz, you’ll evaluate multiple summary options to determine which best captures the main ideas without distortion or unnecessary detail....

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Jan 7, 2026

Sample Question
Passage: 'The local library opened in 2005. It holds 10,000 books and offers free computer access. I think the library is the best resource in our town.' Which sentence is the most objective summary of the facts?

The local library, which is the best resource, opened in 2005.

The library opened in 2005 and offers services including computer access and books.

The library offers free computer access, which is a wonderful benefit.

I think the library is a great place, and it opened in 2005.

Objective vs Subjective: Distinguishing a Summary from Personal Opinion Quiz

A strong summary stays focused on original ideas, not personal views. In this summary vs opinion quiz, you’ll learn to separate objective retelling from subjective response. You’ll analyze examples, identify bias...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Jan 7, 2026

Sample Question
Passage Main Idea: The new law increases the minimum wage to $\15 per hour. Which sentence is an objective summary?

The new law, which is a great idea, increases the minimum wage to $\15 per hour.

The new law unfairly increases the minimum wage to $\15 per hour.

The new law increases the minimum wage to $\15 per hour.

The new law, which should have been passed sooner, increases the minimum wage.

What Do You Know About Summaries?

Explore your understanding of summarization with this quiz. Test your knowledge on defining summaries, identifying key components, and understanding the concise representation of original texts. Perfect for enhancing...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 2143 | Last updated: Jul 22, 2025

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

A condensed version of an original text

A lengthier version of an original text

A direct quote from an original source

A detailed analysis of a situation