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A summary should include irrelevant details to support the main idea.
A summary should include irrelevant details to support the main idea.
False
A suffix is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
A suffix is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
False
The past perfect tense is used to describe actions completed after another past action.
The past perfect tense is used to describe actions completed after another past action.
False
Using synonyms is a technique for summarization.
Using synonyms is a technique for summarization.
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The present perfect tense uses 'has' or 'have' followed by a past participle.
The present perfect tense uses 'has' or 'have' followed by a past participle.
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Generalization can be used in summarization by grouping similar items under a broader category.
Generalization can be used in summarization by grouping similar items under a broader category.
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The characteristics of pets like dogs and cats are irrelevant when summarizing a passage about pet care.
The characteristics of pets like dogs and cats are irrelevant when summarizing a passage about pet care.
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In the past perfect tense, 'had' is always accompanied by a present participle.
In the past perfect tense, 'had' is always accompanied by a present participle.
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Study Notes
Summary Writing
- Read the passage multiple times to understand the main idea.
- Identify the main idea (the purpose of the passage).
- Identify important supporting details.
- Eliminate irrelevant details.
- Combine main idea with details into one paragraph. Use transitional words. (examples given)
- Write in your own words. Avoid repetition.
- Use synonyms to rewrite sentences.
- Rewrite sentences in a different way to improve clarity.
- Generalise, for example, shirt, pants, vest=clothes
Suffixes
- A suffix is a letter, or group of letters, added to the end of a word, changing its meaning. (examples given)
Prefixes
- A prefix is a letter, or group of letters, added to the beginning of a word, changing its meaning. (examples given)
Present Perfect Tense
- Used to describe actions happening at an unspecified time, continuing into the now.
- Uses "have" or "has" + past participle.
- (examples given)
Past Perfect Tense
- Used to describe an action that occurred before another action in the past.
- Uses "had" + past participle.
- (examples given)
English A Exam Topics
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Identifying errors in sentences (subject-verb agreement)
- Tenses
- Comprehension
- Summary
- Find definitions of words, including: superficial, inferred, demure, gullible, ostracized, prerequisite, diligent, spiteful, proficient, inundated.
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This quiz covers essential English language skills including summary writing, understanding suffixes and prefixes, and tenses such as present and past perfect. Test your knowledge and improve your language proficiency with targeted questions on these topics.
