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When writing a summary of a text, it is most important to

O identify the central ideas of the text.
form an opinion about the text.
list every detail that appears in the text.
compare the text with other texts.

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Answer:

A. identify the central ideas of the text.

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test.

User Kwesolowski
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Step-by-step explanation:

When writing a summary, it is important to focus on the central subject of the text.

A summary should only last a paragraph (3-4), sentences that describe previous text.

The opinion of the writer is only used in a " compare and contrast," paper.

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