PPT: Para Summary | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) - CAT PDF Download

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Para Summary
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Para Summary
What are Para Summary Questions?
Definition
Para Summary 
questions require you 
to identify a 
paragraph's summary.
Purpose
T ests your ability to 
understand text and 
reason effectively.
Key Point
Summarize a 100-150 
word paragraph into its 
main idea, choosing 
from four options.
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Para Summary
What are Para Summary Questions?
Definition
Para Summary 
questions require you 
to identify a 
paragraph's summary.
Purpose
T ests your ability to 
understand text and 
reason effectively.
Key Point
Summarize a 100-150 
word paragraph into its 
main idea, choosing 
from four options.
Stepwise Approach
1
Identify Main Subject
Read carefully, note key points.
Example: A paragraph on climate change4focus on causes, not solutions, if that's 
the main subject.
2
Link Ideas
Connect ideas to grasp the author's message.
Explanation: Think from the author's perspective to see the big picture.
3
Write Summary
Concise, relevant points only.
Example: "Exercise improves health" (not specific exercises).
4
Compare Options
Match options to your summary; avoid extra or distorted info.
Explanation: Options may twist facts4stick to the passage.
5
Eliminate Flaws
Remove options with errors.
You must look for the differences between the options. The point of difference 
should be evaluated. You should see if the passage has any hint that helps you 
understand which option is better and which is not. Start with the elimination 
process, checking out those options that you feel have flaws in them.
Example: Eliminate an option exaggerating "significant" to "catastrophic. "
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Select Best Option
Choose the option capturing the essence.
Explanation: Prioritize central theme over minor details.
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Para Summary
What are Para Summary Questions?
Definition
Para Summary 
questions require you 
to identify a 
paragraph's summary.
Purpose
T ests your ability to 
understand text and 
reason effectively.
Key Point
Summarize a 100-150 
word paragraph into its 
main idea, choosing 
from four options.
Stepwise Approach
1
Identify Main Subject
Read carefully, note key points.
Example: A paragraph on climate change4focus on causes, not solutions, if that's 
the main subject.
2
Link Ideas
Connect ideas to grasp the author's message.
Explanation: Think from the author's perspective to see the big picture.
3
Write Summary
Concise, relevant points only.
Example: "Exercise improves health" (not specific exercises).
4
Compare Options
Match options to your summary; avoid extra or distorted info.
Explanation: Options may twist facts4stick to the passage.
5
Eliminate Flaws
Remove options with errors.
You must look for the differences between the options. The point of difference 
should be evaluated. You should see if the passage has any hint that helps you 
understand which option is better and which is not. Start with the elimination 
process, checking out those options that you feel have flaws in them.
Example: Eliminate an option exaggerating "significant" to "catastrophic. "
6
Select Best Option
Choose the option capturing the essence.
Explanation: Prioritize central theme over minor details.
Skills Needed
Summarise Well
Focus on the main idea, ignore distractions.
Practice: Summarise daily articles.
Pre-think
Summarise in your own words first.
Example: "Northern Lights are colourful sky 
bands" before checking options.
Vocabulary
Broad vocabulary aids quick comprehension.
Improve: Read diverse topics daily.
Evaluation
Compare options to your summary, eliminate 
wisely.
Practice: Use mock tests.
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Para Summary
What are Para Summary Questions?
Definition
Para Summary 
questions require you 
to identify a 
paragraph's summary.
Purpose
T ests your ability to 
understand text and 
reason effectively.
Key Point
Summarize a 100-150 
word paragraph into its 
main idea, choosing 
from four options.
Stepwise Approach
1
Identify Main Subject
Read carefully, note key points.
Example: A paragraph on climate change4focus on causes, not solutions, if that's 
the main subject.
2
Link Ideas
Connect ideas to grasp the author's message.
Explanation: Think from the author's perspective to see the big picture.
3
Write Summary
Concise, relevant points only.
Example: "Exercise improves health" (not specific exercises).
4
Compare Options
Match options to your summary; avoid extra or distorted info.
Explanation: Options may twist facts4stick to the passage.
5
Eliminate Flaws
Remove options with errors.
You must look for the differences between the options. The point of difference 
should be evaluated. You should see if the passage has any hint that helps you 
understand which option is better and which is not. Start with the elimination 
process, checking out those options that you feel have flaws in them.
Example: Eliminate an option exaggerating "significant" to "catastrophic. "
6
Select Best Option
Choose the option capturing the essence.
Explanation: Prioritize central theme over minor details.
Skills Needed
Summarise Well
Focus on the main idea, ignore distractions.
Practice: Summarise daily articles.
Pre-think
Summarise in your own words first.
Example: "Northern Lights are colourful sky 
bands" before checking options.
Vocabulary
Broad vocabulary aids quick comprehension.
Improve: Read diverse topics daily.
Evaluation
Compare options to your summary, eliminate 
wisely.
Practice: Use mock tests.
Common Pitfalls
Myth: Summary is 
always in the last 
lines
Fix: Reflect the entire 
paragraph.
Bias: Personal 
opinions sway 
choices
Fix: Stick to the 
author's viewpoint.
Partial Coverage: 
Options miss key 
points
Example: Political + 
economic ³ don't 
pick just political.
Extremes: 
Overstated/under
stated facts
Fix: Match the 
passage's tone.