Practice Answering In Own Words (1.3.2.3) - Comprehension - ICSE 12 English Language & Literature

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Question 1.
What does it mean to answer in your own words?
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Think about expressing thoughts uniquely.
Question 2.
What is a summary?
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Consider a condensed version of the original material.
3Question 3.
What is the main reason for answering in your own words?
- To show understanding
- To fill space
- To confuse the reader
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Think about what it reflects regarding comprehension.
4Question 4.
True or False: Using direct quotes is always acceptable in comprehension answers.
- True
- False
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Consider the value of original expression.
Question 5.
Read this short text about community service and summarize its main ideas in 100 words or less.
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Identify what makes community service essential.
Question 6.
Paraphrase the following sentence without losing its meaning: 'The student turned in an incomplete project due to time constraints.'
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Focus on rewording while keeping overall context.

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