English ACT Aspire Practice Test

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What is usually the focus when summarizing?

Details that are less relevant
Main arguments or points
Personal viewpoints
Unrelated examples

The correct answer is: Main arguments or points

When summarizing, the focus is on identifying and conveying the main arguments or points of the material. A summary is meant to distill the essential information, capturing the core ideas without the surrounding details. This allows readers to quickly understand the essence of the content without wading through extraneous information. Emphasizing the main arguments is vital because it ensures that readers grasp the primary messages intended by the author or speaker. This practice is particularly useful in academic settings, where comprehension of key concepts is essential for further discussion or application of the material. Other choices involve aspects that are not central to effective summarization. Details that are less relevant can dilute the main ideas, personal viewpoints introduce bias and personal interpretations that diverge from the original message, and unrelated examples can distract from the key points being communicated.