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Why does a summary have to be written in your own words, and what should be left out of it?
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Answer
Writing in your own words shows that you have understood the passage rather than merely copied it, and it is usually a specific instruction that carries marks. Examples, illustrations, figures of speech, repetition, direct speech and your own opinions should all be left out.
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Explanation
The summary should be one continuous paragraph within the given word limit.
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