Question

When writing a summary, what does it mean to be objective?(1 point)
Responses

to rewrite in your own words
to rewrite in your own words

to leave out personal opinions
to leave out personal opinions

to include only the most important details
to include only the most important details

to keep statements brief

Answer 1

The platypus is an Australian mammal that does not fall neatly into a classification. It is one of only two mammals (the other being the echidna) that bear young by laying eggs. In some respects, the platypus resembles a duck; both have webbed feet and bills. The platypus has a tail like a beaver’s and a furry body similar to an otter’s. Its unusual hybrid of body parts makes it well-suited for its largely aquatic life. The platypus uses its webbed feet to paddle through water, and its tail serves as a kind of rudder for steering. While underwater, the platypus uses its bill to scoop up bits of food, such as insects and shellfish, from the water’s bottom. The platypus also scoops up bits of gravel, which grind up the food, as the platypus is toothless. The platypus stores the food and gravel in its cheeks until it reaches the water’s surface. Once the platypus surfaces, it consumes its meal.

Which idea from the paragraph is important to include in a summary?

(1 point)
Responses

The platypus collects food such as insects and shellfish.
The platypus collects food such as insects and shellfish.

The platypus is a rare type of mammal that bears its young by laying eggs.
The platypus is a rare type of mammal that bears its young by laying eggs.

The platypus is a fascinating animal.
The platypus is a fascinating animal.

The platypus paddles through water.

Answer 2

are you sure

Answer 3

to keep statements brief

Answer 4

The platypus is a rare type of mammal that bears its young by laying eggs.

Answer 5

I apologize for the incorrect response. The important idea to include in the summary is: The platypus is a rare type of mammal that bears its young by laying eggs.