Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer by encircling

it. Write your answer in 1 whole sheet of paper. COPY ALL.

1. It is a piece of writing that brings together multiple sources or ideas to create a new idea or
point.
A. Analysis B. Inference C. Summary D. Synthesis

2. The following statements describe a good synthesis EXCEPT _______________.

A. A way to come up with original ideas
B. A chance to express one’s opinion about a topic
C. Comparing and contrasting different theories or positions
D. Combining ideas from several sources with one’s idea to come
up a new idea

3. The pulling of information from several sources to generate a new thought is called ________.
A. Analyzing B. Comprehending C. Revising D. Synthesizing

4. It is the re-wording of a paragraph or text, in order to borrow, clarify, or expand on

information without plagiarizing.
A. Analyzing C. Paraphrasing
B. Inferencing D. Summarizing

5. A statement containing one main idea, which serves as guide in the process of synthesizing is
called __________________.
A. Conclusion C. Summary
B. Supporting Details D. Topic sentence

6. Re-stating someone else’s ideas into as few words as possible is called __________.
A. Analyzing C. Summarizing
B. Inferencing D. Synthesizing
7. What is the best source to use when synthesizing written information?
A. Books B. Primary C. Secondary D. Tertiary

8. Which of the following is NOT an example of print sources?

A. Books and Textbooks C. Newspapers
B. Encyclopedias D. Websites

9. When synthesizing information, what is the primary purpose?

A. To restate the original sources
B. To combine ideas to form a new understanding
C. To criticize the viewpoints of others
D. To provide a detailed analysis of a single source

10. What is the key difference between summarizing and synthesizing?

A. Summarizing condenses information, while synthesizing creates new insights.
B. Summarizing provides opinions, while synthesizing provides facts.
C. Summarizing focuses on one source, while synthesizing combines multiple sources.
D. Summarizing is used for fiction, while synthesizing is used for non-fiction.

11. Which of the following is NOT a step in synthesizing information?

A. Analyzing the main ideas
B. Gathering supporting evidence
C. Drawing conclusions
D. Copying directly from the original sources

12. When synthesizing information, what should you do if you encounter conflicting viewpoints?
A. Ignore the conflicting viewpoints
B. Choose the viewpoint you agree with the most
C. Acknowledge the conflicting viewpoints and analyze their differences
D. Present only one viewpoint without considering others

13. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A. A textbook discussing the history of World War II
B. An interview with a survivor of a natural disaster
C. A review article summarizing recent scientific studies
D. An analysis of Shakespeare's plays by a literary critic

14. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in synthesis writing?

A. To provide a summary of the sources
B. To outline the structure of the paper
C. To present the main idea or argument
D. To list the references used in the paper

15. Which type of source provides firsthand information?

A. Primary source
B. Secondary source
C. Tertiary source
D. Quaternary source

16. Which of the following activities is NOT part of the synthesis process?
A. Summarizing key points from each source
B. Evaluating the credibility of the sources
C. Rewriting the sources word-for-word
D. Integrating ideas from different sources to form a cohesive argument

17. In synthesis writing, what does it mean to "synthesize" information?

A. To plagiarize from multiple sources
B. To analyze information in isolation
C. To combine ideas from multiple sources to create new insights
D. To summarize information without adding any new perspectives

18. Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

A. A personal diary recounting historical events
B. A research paper analyzing the findings of multiple studies
C. An original research study published in a scientific journal
D. An eyewitness account of a crime scene

19. What is the primary purpose of synthesizing information?

A. To gather information from multiple sources and create a cohesive understanding.
B. To copy information from one source to another.
C. To create confusion among readers by presenting conflicting ideas.
D. To summarize a single source of information.

20. Which of the following is an example of a print source?

A. Books and textbooks.
B. Online articles.
C. Podcasts.
D. Social media posts.