Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing techniques! by Kenisha Nunez 1 What is a quotation? a A direct repetition of someone else's words. b A summary of key points. c A restatement in your own words. d A brief overview of a text. 2 What does paraphrasing involve? a Adding personal opinions. b Restating text in your own words. c Summarizing the main ideas. d Copying text verbatim. 3 When should you use quotations? a When you want to change the meaning. b When the text is too long to summarize. c To avoid writing your own text. d When the original wording is impactful or precise. 4 What is the main purpose of summarizing? a To express personal opinions. b To quote the text directly. c To analyze the text deeply. d To provide a brief overview of the main ideas. 5 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of paraphrasing? a Maintaining the original meaning. b Using your own voice. c Using the same sentence structure as the original. d Changing the wording. 6 What is a key difference between summarizing and paraphrasing? a Summarizing uses direct quotes. b Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates them. c Paraphrasing is longer than summarizing. d They are the same process. 7 What should be included in a proper citation? a Only the author's name. b The original author's name and publication details. c The date you read it. d Your own interpretation. 8 Why is it important to paraphrase correctly? a To avoid plagiarism and maintain originality. b To make the text longer. c To confuse the reader. d To add more quotes. 9 What is a common mistake in summarizing? a Focusing on main ideas. b Including too many details. c Using your own words. d Keeping it concise. 10 What is the ideal length of a summary? a As long as the original text. b A few sentences to a paragraph. c One word. d A full page.
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