English Language · Reading: summary and selecting information. The idea in plain words, the rules to remember, the mistake to avoid and a worked example, written and checked by Mega Lecture.
A good summary sentence does three things. It keeps every main point, it is concise, and it is in your own words as far as possible.
When you compare options, check accuracy first. Reject any option that drops a point, adds something the text does not say, or changes the meaning. Then reject options that copy long phrases or waste words. The one left is short, complete and true to the text.
To combine points, join similar ideas with ‘and’ or commas, and contrasting ideas with ‘but’ or ‘although’. A list of items can often become one general word.
Choosing the shortest option even though it leaves out a point, or one that quietly changes the meaning (‘some’ becoming ‘all’, ‘may’ becoming ‘will’). Check accuracy before length.
Answer: ‘The new park offers facilities for several sports and is free to enter.’
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