Writing a Strong Conclusion Answers

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When writing a paraphrase, it is important to .

A
shorten information as much as possible.
B
add new and interesting details.
C
include all of the original text’s ideas
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When writing a summary, it is important to include .

A
only the original text’s main ideas.
B
all of the original text’s details.
C
extra information found in other sources.
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Both a paraphrase and summary should .

A
add new opinions about the original text.
B
keep the original text’s meaning.
C
use most of the original text’s wording.
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Which statement best paraphrases this excerpt from Little Women?

A
Jo complains that her sisters have it easier because they are not shut inside for hours and forced to run around performing annoying duties.
B
Jo says that she has the hardest time of all her sisters because she works so hard and spends so much time worrying about the older woman she cares for.
C
Jo says, “You don’t have half such a hard time as I do” because she has to take care of a nervous, fussy older woman who keeps her trotting, is never satisfied, and makes her want to cry.
D
Jo claims that she has a harder time than her sisters because she takes care of an anxious, picky older woman who pesters her, makes her work constantly, and is never pleased.
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Which sentences best paraphrase this excerpt from Little Women?

A
Beth knows it isn’t right to be upset about washing and cleaning, but she thinks it’s the world’s worst work. She sighs loudly enough for all to hear and says that the chores annoy her greatly.
B
Beth looks at her hands, sighs loudly, and says that washing dishes and cleaning is the worst work. She says she knows she shouldn't complain, but the work annoys her and makes her hands too stiff to practice.
C
Beth sighs and says it’s naughty to fret, but she thinks washing dishes and cleaning is the worst work. It makes her cross, makes her hands stiff, and makes it hard for her to practice well.
D
Beth is upset because she thinks washing dishes and cleaning is the world’s worst work. It upsets her even more because she has to work when she could be practicing.

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