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In English / College | 2025-07-06

A good summary of an informational text must:
A. include all the details that the text contains about its subject.
B. state, in the student's own words, only the most important ideas.
C. evaluate whether the text's author covered the subject matter well.
D. use phrases and sentences taken directly from the original author.

Asked by apexfluffy

Answer (2)

A good summary focuses on the most important ideas in the student’s own words, capturing the essence of the text. It should be concise and not filled with unnecessary details. Evaluating the quality of the author's work is not part of a summary's purpose. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

A good summary should focus on the most important ideas of the text, expressed in the student's own words. It should be concise and avoid unnecessary details or direct quotes. Therefore, the correct choice is option B.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07