VEPT Summary and Opinion Writing 2

Question 1

When summarizing a passage, which element is LEAST important to include?

Accepted Answer

The author's word-for-word phrasing

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The author's main argument

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Supporting evidence for the main point

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The conclusion or outcome

Question 2

Which sentence best introduces an opinion in an academic writing context?

Accepted Answer

Evidence suggests that renewable energy offers significant long-term benefits.

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Everyone knows that renewable energy is better.

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I think renewable energy is good.

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Renewable energy is obviously the right choice.

Question 3

A reader says a summary is 'too detailed.' What is the most likely problem?

Accepted Answer

The summary includes minor examples and supporting details instead of focusing on key points

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The summary omits the main idea

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The summary is written in first person

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The summary uses transition words

Question 4

In opinion writing, a 'counterargument' serves what purpose?

Accepted Answer

It acknowledges opposing views before refuting them, strengthening your credibility

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It weakens your overall argument

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It replaces your thesis statement

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It summarizes the source text

Question 5

Which word or phrase signals that a writer is about to state their opinion?

Accepted Answer

In my view

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For example

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In contrast

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As a result

Question 6

What is the ideal length ratio of a summary compared to the original text?

Accepted Answer

Roughly one-third or less of the original

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The same length

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At least twice as long

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Exactly half the original

Question 7

Which revision makes this opinion statement stronger: 'I feel we should reduce screen time for kids.'

Accepted Answer

Research links excessive screen time in children to sleep disruption and reduced attention spans, making limits necessary.

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I strongly feel we should reduce screen time for kids.

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Everybody agrees that kids spend too much time on screens.

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Screen time is bad for kids, in my opinion.