When you summarize, you use different words and state the main idea of a passage. In the presentation below, you’ll see some sample summaries to help you gain a better understanding of how to write an effective summary of a passage.
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When you summarize, you use different words and state the main idea of a passage. In the presentation below, you’ll see some sample summaries to help you gain a better understanding of how to write an effective summary of a passage.
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