AsterQuiz
Practice with summaries and exemplification
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2. Which of these should you INCLUDE in a good summary?
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3. Which of these should you LEAVE OUT when writing a summary?
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4. Read the text:\n"Dogs make great pets. They are loyal to their owners. They protect the home from strangers. Dogs also love\nto play fetch and keep people active."\nWhich sentence is the best summary?
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5. Read the text:\n"Maria was very tired after school. She finished her heavy homework, ate a light dinner, and fell asleep on her\nbed at 7:00 PM."\nWhich sentence is the best summary?
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6. Read the text:\n"Recycling helps our environment. When we recycle plastic bottles, we keep trash away from rivers. Reusing\npaper saves many trees from being cut down."\nWhich sentence is the best summary?
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7. Read the text:\n"Eating fresh fruits gives your body vitamins. Drinking plenty of water keeps you hydrated. Regular exercise\nkeeps your heart strong."\nWhich sentence is the best summary?
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8. What does "exemplification" mean when finding context clues?
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9. Which signal words often show that an EXAMPLE is being given?
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10. Read the sentence:\n"We bought several citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and limes."\nWhat does "citrus" mean based on the examples?
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11. Read the sentence:\n"The store sells many beverages, for instance, milk, juice, iced tea, and soda."\nWhat are "beverages"?
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12. Read the sentence:\n"My uncle plays several percussion instruments, like drums, cymbals, and tambourines."\nWhat are "percussion" instruments?
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13. Read the sentence:\n"We saw many canines at the park, such as huskies, poodles, and golden retrievers."\nWhat does "canines" mean?
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14. Read the sentence:\n"She enjoys aquatic sports, for example, swimming, surfing, and scuba diving."\nWhat does "aquatic" mean?
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15. Read the sentence:\n"The farm raises poultry, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys."\nWhat is "poultry"?
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