How would you write a one-sentence summary of a news text?

• A. Read the text aloud
• B. Identify the main idea and limit it to a single sentence, including the who/what/when if relevant
• C. Copy the opening sentence
• D. Ignore the details

Answer: (B)

Summarizing a news text effectively comes from pinpointing the central idea and distilling it into a single, clear sentence. The best choice does exactly that: it zeroes in on the main idea and, when relevant, mentions the key players, event, and timing to give a precise snapshot of what happened. This creates a standalone sentence that conveys the essential takeaway without getting bogged down in details. Reading aloud isn’t a summary; it’s simply delivering the text. Copying the opening sentence may reflect how the article starts but often misses the overall takeaway. Ignoring details leaves out important context needed to understand the news. So, the right approach is to identify the core message and express it concisely in one sentence, including who, what, and when if relevant.