Based on the information in the passage, which sentence would best complete summary

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Determine which details should be included in a summary of "The Voyage" and which details should be omitted from the summary.

hese are the details that best belong in a summary of the passage:
Patricia and her father become preoccupied by the many sailing tasks that Patricia is learning on board The Tweedledee.
As The Tweedledee is overcome by the rising wind and sea and loses its mast, Patricia and her father must abandon the boat.
Patricia admires the foresight and courage her father displays as the pair reach the safety of an island cave.

Determine which details should be included in a summary of "The Voyage" and which details should be omitted from the summary.

The details to omit from a summary of the passage are:
While preparing to embark, Patricia sees a classmate, who annoys her by calling attention to her lack of sailing experience.
Patricia makes sure to bring along her copy of Amazing Tales of the Sea on her own exciting sailing adventure.

Determine which four events form an essential and clear summary of the passage, and place them in the correct order.

Shipwrecked sailors James O'Connell and George Keenan are rescued and adopted by Pohnpeian islanders about 1830.

The Pohnpeians force the sailors to conform culturally by receiving body tattoos, but Keenan struggles and refuses.

While O'Connell integrates nicely into Pohnpeian culture, Keenan is never fully accepted for his lack of tattoos.

Upon his return to American society, O'Connell's tattoos make him an outcast and he manages to survive as a carnival freak.

Which is the best summary of Julia's feelings about Billy?

She doesn't feel much of anything toward him.

Which sentence best summarizes this passage?

Julia is courted by a boy she wishes she could like

Which word best summarizes Anthony's role in Julia's life?

supportive

Which statement most effectively summarizes this selection? The Red Planet's Rocky History

The scarred surface of Mars indicates that it has gone through catastrophic climate changes, and scientists are studying Martian meteorites to learn what happened.

Choose the best summary of paragraph 1.

Climate change on Earth may wreak havoc, but it is minor compared to the destruction once caused by climate shifts on Mars.

What is the most effective summary of paragraph 2?

Geologic evidence such as channels and valleys indicate that Mars went through a major transformation from a warm, wet climate to a freezing, dry one.

Which answer most accurately summarizes Luke's behavior in this passage?

He pays more attention to the computer than to his friend Ricky.

Choose the best summary of this passage.

Ricky stops by his friend Luke's place to see if he'll go skateboarding, but he's at the computer again, and Luke doesn't really hear him when Ricky expresses his frustration

Which statement best summarizes Tyrone's feelings about Miguel's act?

He is angry that Miguel did not trust him enough to tell him he couldn't swim.

Which of the following sentences offers the best possible summary of the above story?

Unable to tell his friend Tyrone that he can't swim, Miguel risks his life to support his friend on his birthday, but ends up hurting Ty with his lack of trust.

What is the best summary of the tenant's attitude in the letter above?

She is perplexed by the misinformation in the letter from the property managers and wants them to clear up the confusion.

Place the events from the passage in the correct order.

First, Ichabod sets off homewards at night;
then he comes across the tulip-tree that the local people respect and fear;
then the sound of the tree's boughs frighten Ichabod. After this, Ichabod approaches the stream leading to Wiley's Swamp and finally, he sees a misshapen form near the bridge.

Which sentence best summarizes Miguel's feelings before he jumped off the dock?

He felt he had no choice but to jump off.

Which line expresses an idea that would be important to include in a summary of this passage?

"'It was your birthday, man, I couldn't let you down.'"

Which four details from "The Tell Tale Heart" should be included in a summary of the passage?

There was nothing to wash out—no stain of any kind—no blood-spot whatever.

I smiled,—for what had I to fear?

But, ere long, I felt myself getting pale and wished them gone.

I admit the deed!—tear up the planks! here, here!—It is the beating of his hideous heart!

Which statement summarizes the above paragraph the best?

It's worth the effort to send handwritten greeting cards because they convey more heartfelt sentiment than e-cards.

In a summary of paragraph 2, which of these facts would be most important?

Caroline carefully organized her and her brother's observing notes and data.

Determine which details should be included in a summary of "The Alaskan Sled Dog - A Genetic Breed Apart" and which details should be omitted from the summary.

Details to include in summary:
Traits such as speed, endurance,and work ethic have beenselectively bred into sled dogsfrom various breeds.
The research will allow isolationof the genes that mark theattributes of sled dogs and maybenefit human research.
Huson's research proves thatsled dogs are unique by virtueof their performance abilities.

Details to omit:
Sled dogs do not necessarilylook similar because appearanceis not a direct function ofperformance.
Breeds such as the AlaskanMalamute and the SiberianHusky have contributed genesto the sled dog makeup.

Based on the information in this passage, which is the best summary of Caroline Herschel's contribution to astronomy?

Caroline Herschel supported her brother William's work, making observations of the night sky and organizing their data, which led to her becoming the first professional woman astronomer.

What is the most effective summary of the third paragraph?

The Federal Music Project had many other roles, such as providing music instruction to the public and recording traditional folk music.

What is the best summary of the advantages of having a digital piano versus a traditional one?

A digital piano is easily moved, a headset can be used with it, and recordings can be made directly.

Which sentence is the best summary of the effect that discovering the planet Uranus had upon William Herschel's life?

The discovery of Uranus earned Herschel a pension from the king, with which he was able to build the world's largest telescope and get a more accurate sense of the universe.

Which of the following statements is the best summary of the above passage?

The Federal Music Project was a Depression-era program that employed and retrained out-of-work musicians and put on concerts all across America.

Which of these statements would best summarize the first paragraph?

The astronomical discoveries of William Herschel and his lesser-known sister, Caroline, using homemade telescopes, transformed our understanding of the night sky.

Which answer gives the most accurate summary of the above passage?

If you set boundaries for yourself, you can find the right balance between studying and having fun in college.

Which statement provides a correct objective summary of the passage?

There are two sides to the issue of whale hunting, each of which holds strong opinions as to why their viewpoint is correct and the opposing viewpoint is not.

Which sentence best summarizes paragraph 2?

Setting boundaries regarding study and social time is the key to disciplined work habits.

Which sentence offers the best overall summary of this passage?

Based on a recent Swedish study, the health benefits of playing golf include increased life expectancy, likely because of the exercise and fresh air.

Choose the best summary of paragraph 3.

While other studies have linked any daily physical activity with better health, the golf study showed that this specific activity is beneficial.

What sentence best summarizes the above passage?

Marian Anderson was a 20th-century African American opera singer who rose to fame despite the challenges of poverty and the racial divide.

Which is the best possible summary of paragraph 2?

Though Anderson's family lacked financial means, Philadelphia's black community leaders helped Marian get educated and trained for her musical career.

Which sentence best summarizes Anderson's historic concert on the Mall?

Denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall, Anderson gave an Easter 1939 concert on the steps of the Mall, drawing a large crowd and millions of radio listeners

Which sentence expresses an idea that should be included in a summary of this article?

"It grows sweetest with the steadier temperatures of fall rather than the extremes of summer."

Which three phrases or sentences from the passage best summarize the idea that Henchard was fond of Farfrae?
adapted from The Mayor of Casterbridge

The corn-factor's mien was half admiring, and yet it was not without a dash of pity

"You shall do no more to-night," he said at length, spreading his great hand over the paper."

"It is odd," said Henchard, "that two men should meet as we have done on a purely business ground, and that at the end of the first day I should wish to speak to 'ee on a family matter."

What is the best way to summarize the second paragraph of the selection above?

Fall broccoli should be planted in late summer, harvested when the heads are large, and cut 4 inches down the stalk to encourage side shoots.

What sentence below best summarizes Susan's relationship with Katie?

Susan depends on Katie to be the strong one in a crisis.

Which statement summarizes Katie's primary fear about the windstorm?

She is afraid a falling tree will crush the piano.

What is the best summary of paragraph 3?

Sticky glass plates on airplanes have been used to catch high-flying insects, demonstrating that bugs can fly thousands of feet above land or sea.

Determine which four events form an essential and clear summary of the passage, and place them in the correct order.

As Goodman Brown prepares to leave on some late night errand, his wife, Faith, has misgivings and begs him to wait till morning.

Faith has been troubled by dreams and thoughts, and expresses fear over her husband's business.

Goodman begs Faith to trust him that his business must be done this night—and to pray for him, and the two part with mutual blessings.
Goodman feels guilt about his errand and fears Faith's forebodings, yet, justifying that the deed must be done this once, he meets a companion and proceeds.

Place the events from the passage in the correct order.

Mrs. Bennet is anxious for her daughtersto get married.

mr.Bingley is unable to accept a dinnerinvitation by the Bennets.

The Bennets, the Bingleys, and Mr. Darcymeet at the local ball.

Despite his handsomeness, Mr. Darcy isdisliked by the Bennets.

Which sentence best summarizes the above selection?

Scientists have discovered that insects such as mosquitoes and termites sometimes fly at high altitudes in order to find a home, a meal, or a mate.

Which is the best summary of the passage above?

A midnight windstorm scares dorm residents and topples trees all over campus, but it spares Katie's beloved piano.

Which is the best summary of the excerpt above?

A girl has a bike accident and is picked up by a strange woman who claims to be her mother.

Which is the best way to summarize the ideas in paragraph 4?

Although more opportunities were opening up for black musicians in Marian Anderson's day, she was one of the few who made a successful career of it.

Choose the most accurate summary of the selection above.

Learning a foreign language is valuable because it teaches us about our own language, educates us about other cultures, and reminds us that other ways of life exist besides our own.

Determine which four events form an essential and clear summary of the passage, and place them in the correct order.

The monster begs Dr. Frankensteinthe right to be given a fellowcreature sympathetic toward him.

Dr. Frankenstein strongly deniesthe request by virtue of themonster's dangerous behavior.

Placing the responsibility on hiscreator, the monster reasons thatsympathy from a fellow being wouldgreatly alter his behavior.

Dr. Frankenstein is swayed by themonster's logic and promises toprovide him a sympathetic counterpart.

Which sentence gives the best summary of paragraph 3?

By 1847, the potato blight had rotted countless crops, resulting in mass starvation and emigration.

The passage above is best summarized by which of the following?

Potatoes were Ireland's main food for 200 years until a blight rotted the crop, causing starvation and mass emigration that altered the face of the nation.

Based on the passage, which sentence best summarizes the positive impact of the introduction of the potato to Ireland?

It provided primary nutrition in a land where few food crops could be grown.

Which of these statements best summarizes the selection above?

Even in a brightly lit city, a small telescope can bring pleasure if you focus on the Moon and planets.

Determine which four events form an essential and clear summary of the passage, and place them in the correct order.

Carter is strangely drawn toward the night sky and the planet Mars and is suddenly transported through cold darkness.
Finding himself lying on a mosslike vegetation in a strange environment, Carter feels certain he is on Mars.
On account of the gravitational difference, Carter's attempts to walk turn into awkward vaults and tumbles.
Carter learns to adapt by crawling and manages to reach a wall he had earlier spotted.

What is the best summary of this passage?

Sharks are essential to ecosystems and vulnerable to overfishing, which is why organizations like the NOAA are working to protect them.

Which sentence is the best summary of what happens in the car with Alice and the driver?

The woman says she is the girl's mother and is taking her to a hospital in Idaho, but Alice doesn't recognize her and says she lives in Oregon.

Based on the passage above, which statement below best summarizes how the potato chip came to be?

Tired of trying to satisfy a customer who wanted thin French fries, chef George Crum made super-thin fried potatoes that became the first potato chips.

What is the most accurate summary of the first paragraph?

A girl named Alice takes a bad fall off her bike as she is pedaling home through a rainstorm.

Which of these ideas would be least important to include in a summary of this passage?

Mortality rates were higher among blue-collar workers.

Which sentence offers the best summary of paragraph 2?

Depending on how they're formed, rocks can be igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary, where fossils are typically found.

Which sentence best summarizes the third paragraph?

Dinosaur fossils are made when sediment piles over the animal, minerals from water replace the bones' chemicals, and a rock-like substance forms.

Which two statements provide a correct objective summary of the passage?

The American Red Cross responds to national disasters to provide people with emergency food and shelter.

The American chapter of the Red Cross has become one of the country's most trusted and respected charities.

What sentence best summarizes the above selection?