1.

It aims to create an understanding or original

perspective of the information from various texts.

CONCLUSION

SYNTHESIS

SUMMARY

2.

1. What is synthesizing written information?

d. It is regurgitating the same idea from an individual source.

a. It is summarizing the work of one source.

b. It is using two or more sources and blending them together into one new idea.

c. It is comparing and contrasting your idea with other ideas.

3.

What do you call the piece of writing that brings together multiple sources or ideas to create a new idea
or point?

Analysis

Summary

Inference

D
Synthesis

4.

The pulling together of information from several sources to generate a new thought is called _____?

Revising

Analyzing

Synthesizing

Comprehending

5.

What is the formula for synthesizing?

Source 1 + Source 2 = Synthesized Idea

Source 1 + Source 2 + Personal idea = Synthesized Idea

Source 1 x source 2 = Synthesized Idea

Source 1 - Source 2 + Personal idea = Synthesized Idea

6.

It is important for students to learn how to synthesize because it helps them __________.

to form new ideas and opinions

grow and think critically because of the texts that they read

gain a deeper understanding, becoming more aware or appreciative of an idea after reading a text
D

All of the above

7.

A synthesis can form ____________________ thinking differently as a result of the text.

a deeper understanding

a changed understanding

a summarized information

a new understanding

8.

There is no need to consider prior knowledge when we synthesize.

FALSE

TRUE

9.

Synthesizing is similar to summarizing.

FALSE

TRUE

10.

What does "synthesize the information" mean?

It means that we take all the information that we have (new + old) and, like puzzle pieces, put them
together to understand a topic better.
B

It means that we are trying to predict what is going to happen next.

It means that we are trying to retell a story from Beginning to End.

11.

Synthesis means putting together things to come up with something new.

True

False

12.

In writing an article or an essay, it is important to get information from different sources.

False

True

13.

We don’t consider our prior knowledge when we synthesize.

False

True

14.

When we synthesize, we have to understand the content of the sources we are reading to be able to fit
them together.

False

True
15.

When we synthesize, a change in thinking takes place as we read.

False

True

16.

2. In synthesizing, readers form ______________.

all of the above

description that touches upon the main points of a long book

new thoughts and ideas and evolve our thinking.

most important ideas in a text

17.

3. It is important that the students learn how to synthesize because it helps them

__________

grow and change as thinkers because of the texts that they read.

all of the above

gain a deeper understanding, becoming more aware or appreciative of an idea after reading a text

to form new ideas and opinions

18.

When you synthesize information, you have to...

(Choose all that apply)

select the best source

find connecting points between your sources and your background knoledge

find connecting points among your sources

establish your own conclusions

discard your opinion

19.

We could say that the main purpose of a synthesis is to combine information to create new knowledge.

True

False

20.

What is the best source to use when synthesizing written information for a research paper?

d. Tertiary

a. Secondary

b. Fictional

c. Primary

21.

Identify the source of this statement. A classmate giving a report about Jose Rizal's life.
A

Primary source

Secondary source

22.

When you synthesize you need to look at what two or more writers say about the same topic.

TRUE

FALSE

23.

Supporting details guide you in making your synthesis.

TRUE

FALSE

24.

Activate your prior _______ to see how it fits into the new information you are taking in.

Power

Knowledge

Ability

Strength

25.

Why synthesizing is important?

A
To know which one to be bias of

To improve overall comprehension by examining the complex relationship between ideas

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To help you with the words

26.

Synthesis

B
Conclusion

No Answer

Summary

27.

Conclusion

No Answer

C
Synthesis

Summary

28.

Conclusion

Synthesis

No Answer

D
Summary

29.

8. Keep in mind that Venn Diagrams really only work well with simple topics and comparisons.

BLUFF

FACT

30.

9. Synthesizing simply means combining.

BLUFF

FACT

31.

10. In all three types, the result of synthesizing is an increase in knowledge for the reader.

FACT

BLUFF

32.

It is an approach to synthesizing information.

READ

REAL

REACT

REST
33.

What is one similarity between these two passages?

Passage1: If you want to become an astronaut, NASA requires that you have a degree in biology,
physical science, engineering, or math. It is helpful to have an advanced degree, too.

Passage 2: Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel in space. She went to college at
Stanford, where she earned a degree in chemical engineering and African American Studies. She applied
to become a NASA astronaut but was turned down first. After applying again in 1987, she was accepted
as one of fifteen astronauts—out of 2,000 applicants!

Both tell you about NASA's space program.

both tell you about the lives of astronauts.

Both tell you something about becoming an astronaut.

Both tell you how to apply to become an astronaut.

34.

Which of the following statements below best synthesizes the information in the two passages?

NASA often hires women.

Jemison did become an astronaut.

You must have a math degree.

Becoming an astronaut is a difficult task.

35.

Choose the correct synthesis of the given information:

Source 1: A friend who loves ornamental trees told you that her Banaba is grown from seeds.

Source 2: A relative told you that she planted Banaba from cuttings because of its medicinal properties.
Source 3: Banaba is listed under Philippine Medicinal Plants.

c. Banaba tree is both ornamental and medicinal and can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Banaba tree is both ornamental and medicinal.

Banaba trees can be grown from cuttings or seedlings.

36.

Choose the correct synthesis of the given information:

Source 1: Your biology teacher told you that mammals are born alive, warm-blooded, and breastfed by
their mothers. You were tasked to give examples.

Source 2: Your friend informed you that his dog has just given birth to two cute puppies, and they will be
up for adoption after they are weaned from their mother.

Source 3: Another friend of yours said that she likes to feel the warmth of her cat that’s why she allows
it to sleep with her.

Your friends are kind to animals.

Your teacher would love to adopt a puppy.

Dogs and cats are examples of mammals.

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