Which term best fits the following sentence?
You are being ________ in a summary when you have given the facts, details, and plot points without showing your opinion.
(1 point)
Responses
objective
objective
subjective
subjective
chronological
chronological
transitional
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objective
Which of the following items should be included in a summary?(1 point)
Responses
the writer’s personal opinion
the writer’s personal opinion
the conflict or problem of the story
the conflict or problem of the story
descriptions of all of the characters
descriptions of all of the characters
an inference the reader discovered
Responses
the writer’s personal opinion
the writer’s personal opinion
the conflict or problem of the story
the conflict or problem of the story
descriptions of all of the characters
descriptions of all of the characters
an inference the reader discovered
the conflict or problem of the story
Which item contains a transition word between events?(1 point)
Responses
Lindsay recommended a new book for her friend to read. She had read it twice already.
Lindsay recommended a new book for her friend to read. She had read it twice already.
David wanted to go to the movie theater to watch the latest release of his favorite movie series.
David wanted to go to the movie theater to watch the latest release of his favorite movie series.
Josh planned to pick up his friend from the airport. After, he planned on taking a bike ride.
Josh planned to pick up his friend from the airport. After, he planned on taking a bike ride.
Cathy wanted to know how fast a dragonfly could fly. At home, she researched on the computer.
Responses
Lindsay recommended a new book for her friend to read. She had read it twice already.
Lindsay recommended a new book for her friend to read. She had read it twice already.
David wanted to go to the movie theater to watch the latest release of his favorite movie series.
David wanted to go to the movie theater to watch the latest release of his favorite movie series.
Josh planned to pick up his friend from the airport. After, he planned on taking a bike ride.
Josh planned to pick up his friend from the airport. After, he planned on taking a bike ride.
Cathy wanted to know how fast a dragonfly could fly. At home, she researched on the computer.
Josh planned to pick up his friend from the airport. After, he planned on taking a bike ride.
Summarizing Quick Check
4 of 54 of 5 Items
Question
Read the following summary of a story:
Fiona took a trip to California with her family. After the long plane ride, she accidentally left her cell phone on the plane. She must have been very worried about it! A family happened to find it and brought it to the help desk.
Determine which sentence is subjective.
(1 point)
Responses
the second sentence
the second sentence
the first sentence
the first sentence
the third sentence
the third sentence
the fourth sentence
4 of 54 of 5 Items
Question
Read the following summary of a story:
Fiona took a trip to California with her family. After the long plane ride, she accidentally left her cell phone on the plane. She must have been very worried about it! A family happened to find it and brought it to the help desk.
Determine which sentence is subjective.
(1 point)
Responses
the second sentence
the second sentence
the first sentence
the first sentence
the third sentence
the third sentence
the fourth sentence
the second sentence
Summarizing Quick Check
5 of 55 of 5 Items
Question
Read the following passage:
Aaron went to Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy, by bus on a summer morning. At the very top of the hill, Aaron was able to see the entirety of Rome. However, Aaron got completely lost and had no way to find his way back to where his bus would meet him. Luckily, one of the tourists from his group passed by and was able to help him find the bus again.
Which detail about this trip should also be included in this summary?
(1 point)
Responses
how many bottles of water he drank while he walked around
how many bottles of water he drank while he walked around
the names of all of the people on the bus with him
the names of all of the people on the bus with him
how he searched for his map but could not find it
how he searched for his map but could not find it
the time that he woke up to meet the bus that morning
5 of 55 of 5 Items
Question
Read the following passage:
Aaron went to Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy, by bus on a summer morning. At the very top of the hill, Aaron was able to see the entirety of Rome. However, Aaron got completely lost and had no way to find his way back to where his bus would meet him. Luckily, one of the tourists from his group passed by and was able to help him find the bus again.
Which detail about this trip should also be included in this summary?
(1 point)
Responses
how many bottles of water he drank while he walked around
how many bottles of water he drank while he walked around
the names of all of the people on the bus with him
the names of all of the people on the bus with him
how he searched for his map but could not find it
how he searched for his map but could not find it
the time that he woke up to meet the bus that morning
how he searched for his map but could not find it
the second sentence was wrong the correct answer was the third sentence
Apologies for the incorrect response. You are correct that the subjective sentence in the passage is the third sentence: "She must have been very worried about it!" Thank you for pointing out the mistake.
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