Question

Which of the choices below is the best definition of a summary?
A longer version of a text.
A restatement of a text’s main points in your own words.
A restatement of a text’s main points, in order.
A restatement of the beginning of a text, with a “teaser” at the end. plz help

Answer 1

Answer: A restatement of a text’s main points in your own words.

Explanation:

The best option below that gives the best definition of a summary is the restatement of a text’s main points in your own words.

A summary is normally written when the material is lengthy and thereby cannot be quoted fully, so, summarizing it will help in this case. It involves writing out the main points in an article, text etc using ones words .