Question

PLEASE HELP

After stating the main idea, your summary should add details and a conclusion _____.


in few words

at great length


Knowing the main idea, problem, or issue will give you the _____ for your summary.


conclusion

topic sentence


When taking notes, include as many details as possible.


True

False


A summary should include as many of the exact words of the author as possible.


True

False


Using the exact words from the lesson, complete the description of the three elements of a summary.


1. What is the

, problem, or issue?


2. What are the most important

ideas?


3. What is the

or decision made?


Select all the statements from the "summary checking guidelines" that are true of the summary below.


For many years, scientists have tried to understand how the weak-eyed bats can travel without hitting objects. After years of experimentation, they discovered that though the bat can fly safely without sight, it needs both its mouth and its ears. Scientists found that bats send out a high pitched noise which bounces off objects and re-enters their sensitive ears. This built-in radar system enables bats to judge distances without sight.


The topic sentence includes the main idea.

The summary is about one-third the length of the original.

The summary is clear and concise.

It expresses the author's ideas and is not a private interpretation.


A summary should be___ the length of the original.

one-half

one-fifth

one-third

one-eight

Answer 1

Answer:

in few words

conclusion

true

One fifth