State True or False.

If the statement is False,

then correct it.
Q1. We write summary in first person point of view.
If the statement is True, then jump and if it is False then laugh and correct the same.

Q2. We omit the relevant details to write a summary.

If the statement is False, then take the marker and correct it and if it is True then
take a sip of water.

Q3. Paraphrasing means to write the sentences as given in the passage.

If the statement is True, then stand up clap your hands and if it’s a False then
then raise your hand to correct it.

Q4. While writing a summary ensure that it is written in 120 words and replace the common vocabulary using synonyms.
If the statement is False, then correct the same and if it is True then give me synonyms for the word Attractive.
 1. Max and John had great hopes for their journey.

2. The sun was very hot and strong.

Identify the words 3. John was worried about his vacation plans.

or phrases which 4. Her love or affection for the pets never changed.

suggest the same as

the words
underlined.
Using your own words as much as possible, rewrite each sentence below
as a concise summary. Try to use no more than ten words for each one.
At the end of the working week, when it’s got dark and the stars are coming out, I like to just sit back, have a long, cool drink and
watch some of the nonsense that is on the television.

My dad’s father is really old –nearly 80 years old –but he still likes going out all the time and meeting his friends, his family and
the people that he used to work with.

The world faces a range of environmental problems, probably the foremost of which is global warming, caused almost certainly
by human influences like traffic and industrial pollution –especially from fossil fuels.
299 Words 226 Words
There lived an old lady on the outskirts of a big forest. Once she
A lady lived in the manor-house on the outskirts of a forest. She
had a pet bear. It was found in the forest, small, and hungry.
found a bear and fed it with a bottle. After a few years, the bear
She brought it up with the help of the old cook. The little grew into an adult bear that is bigger and powerful.
creature grew in size and strength. But he remained gentle,
friendly and obedient. The children used to ride on his back. He was an amiable bear who ‘amicably’ enjoyed catching
The three dogs loved to play games with him, and tease him.
He had never tasted meat. He ate the same food as the dogs.
grazing cattle. His company was enjoyed by the children who
Only some time in autumn he used to climb the tree and ate a playfully teased him too. They rode him and sometimes sleep in
few ripe apples. He also attacked the beehives and was between his paws. The three pennies found him understanding.
punished. He was put on the chain only for the night and also
on Sundays.
He and his mistress fell down into waters. After that, he was patted by
The lady used to go to her sister on Sundays. It was a good
his mistress and was given an apple. He accepted the decision.
hour’s walk through the forest. She used to put the bear on the
chain to be on the safe side. One Sunday she was half way Once his mistress chained him and went through the forest. Then she
through the forest, when she saw the bear coming at full speed. heard the sound of broken trees as a bear was chasing her at full speed.
He was panting. She got angry. She was already late for lunch.
She had no time to take him back home. She threatened to hit
He reached her but the lady did not like disobedience.
him with her umbrella. But he was not ready to go back. In
anger she hit him hard with her umbrella. Then he turned round She hit him and wanted him to go back as she was getting late. She
and walked back. was infuriated when she hit him so hard that it broke her umbrella. He
looked back, again and again, to see astonished for her action.
The lady came home in the evening. She found the bear sitting
in his usual place. She was still very angry. She scolded him
severely. She threatened to chain him for two more days. The However, when she returned in the evening, the bear was sitting
old cook rushed out from the kitchen. She told the mistress that outside the kennel. She rebuked him and decided to chain him for two
the bear had been very gentle and meek the whole day. He had more days. Then the old cook informed that he behaved as meek as an
been looking towards the gate for her to come back.
angel and waited eagerly for her to return.
 LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
Similarity also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly
Exception/Contrast but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand,
nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the
contrary, still, yet

Sequence/Order first, second, third, … next, then, finally

Time after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier,
immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously,
subsequently, then
Example for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate
Emphasis even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly
Place/Position above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby,
there
Cause and Effect accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Additional Support or Evidence additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important,
further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

Conclusion/Summary finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the

final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in
sum, to sum up, in summary
• A lady lived in the manor-house on the outskirts of a forest
• She had a pet bear which was also loved by her old cook
• After a few years, the bear grew into an adult bear that is bigger and powerful.
• But he remained gentle, friendly and obedient.
• The lady used to visit her sister on Sundays .
• Once his mistress chained him and went through the forest.
• Then she heard the sound of broken trees as a bear was chasing her at full speed.
• She got angry at the bear and hit him with umbrella to which the bear turned round and walked away.
• After returning, the cook informed her of how meek the bear was for the whole day and looking for her to come back.