Writing Workshop: Summary Quiz (just one attempt)

Read the excerpt from a summary of Common Sense.[1] Thomas Paine states that to talk of friendship with Britain is unwise. [2] Relations between the countries are steadily declining, and he is certain that they will not improve. [3] Paine concludes that reconciliation is not possible because some injuries are unforgivable. [4] Paine's logic is indisputable; without his words, America might have remained subject to British rule to this day.Which sentence should be revised to make this summary more objective? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4

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Read the excerpt from the introductory note of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin."Benjamin Franklin was born in Milk Street, Boston, on January 6, 1706. His father, Josiah Franklin, was a tallow chandler [candle maker] who married twice, and of his seventeen children Benjamin was the youngest son. His schooling ended at ten, and at twelve he was bound apprentice to his brother James, a printer, who published the 'New England Courant.' To this journal he became a contributor, and later was for a time its nominal editor. But the brothers quarreled, and Benjamin ran away, going first to New York, and thence to Philadelphia, where he arrived in October, 1723."Which of the following is a key detail about Franklin's employment in this excerpt? Benjamin Franklin was one of seventeen children. Benjamin Franklin's father was a tallow-maker. Benjamin Franklin finished his schooling by age 10. Benjamin Franklin worked at the "New England Courant."

D

Read the sentence from a summary of Common Sense, by Thomas Paine.I believe that Common Sense presents arguments to convince the colonists of the need to free themselves from British rule.How does this sentence violate the principles of objectivity in writing a summary? It contains an emotional appeal. It includes loaded language. It provides false or misleading information. It brings the writer into the sentence.

D

Read the summary of Thomas Paine's Common Sense.[1] In Common Sense, Thomas Paine attempts to appeal to the colonists. [2] He argues that America must separate from Britain. [3] He asserts that there is no way for Britain and the colonists to reconcile and that British oppression is unforgivable. [4] Paine was correct in his belief that the colonists should be free from the king's rule.Which sentence contains subjective language? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4

D

Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I, by Thomas Paine."Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but 'to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER,' and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth."Which is the best way to paraphrase this excerpt? Britain's army is trying to enslave the colonists. The colonists fear being enslaved by Britain. Britain has oppressed the colonists in many ways. The colonists do not support British taxation.

C

Read the sentences.Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain. Paine also wrote The Crisis.Which is the best way to combine these sentences? Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, and he also wrote The Crisis. Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, but he also wrote The Crisis. Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, also writing The Crisis. Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, with The Crisis.

A

Read the summary of the conclusion of "The World on Turtle's Back."[1] When the twins grew up, they continued to fight. [2] One day they decided to hold a contest to determine who was stronger. [3] Though they tried to defeat each other in many different ways, neither one could win. [4] On the last day, they fought with weapons. [5] Using a deer antler, the right-handed twin overpowered his brother, and he threw him off the edge of the Earth. [6] Today, the right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World, and the left-handed twin lives in the dark underworld. [7] They rule the earthly world of men together.Which best describes sentence 1? It is a complex sentence. It is a compound-complex sentence. It only has one clause. It has three separate clauses.

A

Read the excerpt from Common Sense, by Thomas Paine."To talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith, and our affections wounded through a thousand pores instruct us to detest, is madness and folly. Every day wears out the little remains of kindred between us [the colonists] and them [the British], and can there be any reason to hope, that as the relationship expires, the affection will increase, or that we shall agree better, when we have ten times more and greater concerns to quarrel over than ever?"Which is the best way to objectively summarize this excerpt? According to Paine, the relationship between America and Britain worsens every day, and there is no hope that the nations will reconcile. Paine attempts to explain why Britain and America should not reconcile, and his reasoning is very strong. Paine writes that America and Britain should not reconcile because they will just continue to have conflicts. The Americans, Paine correctly asserts, should no longer subject themselves to British oppression.

A

Read the summary of the conclusion of "The World on Turtle's Back."[1] When the twins grew up, they continued to fight. [2] One day they decided to hold a contest to determine who was stronger. [3] Though they tried to defeat each other in many different ways, neither one could win. [4] On the last day, they fought with weapons. [5] Using a deer antler, the right-handed twin overpowered his brother, and he threw him off the edge of the Earth. [6] Today, the right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World, and the left-handed twin lives in the dark underworld. [7] They rule the earthly world of men together.Which best describes this summary? It has a variety of sentence structures. Most of the sentences begin with independent clauses. Each sentence is complex-compound. Each sentence begins with the subject.

A

Read the excerpt from the introductory note of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin."Benjamin Franklin was born in Milk Street, Boston, on January 6, 1706. His father, Josiah Franklin, was a tallow chandler [candle maker] who married twice, and of his seventeen children Benjamin was the youngest son. His schooling ended at ten, and at twelve he was bound apprentice to his brother James, a printer, who published the 'New England Courant.' To this journal he became a contributor, and later was for a time its nominal editor. But the brothers quarreled, and Benjamin ran away, going first to New York, and thence to Philadelphia, where he arrived in October, 1723."Which is the best summary of this excerpt? Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706. He went to Philadelphia in 1723 after a fight with his brother. Benjamin Franklin, born in Boston in 1706, was the youngest of his father's seventeen children. He stopped going to school at age ten, and soon after started apprenticing for his brother James, a printer, who published the "New England Courant." Franklin became a writer and editor for the paper, but left Boston for Philadelphia in 1723 after an argument with James. Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706, lived in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia in his early life. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston in 1706. He was the youngest of his father's seventeen children. His father, Josiah, was a candle maker. Franklin's schooling ended at age ten, and at age twelve, he started apprenticing for his brother James, who published the "New England Courant." After apprenticing, Franklin started contributing to the paper. Later, he became an editor.

B