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Expressing Preference: Would rather
Summary Chart of Modals and Similar Expressions on pp.
Think Tank!
WRITING TIP
• When you write, it is important to avoid excessive repetition of the same
words. Instead, try to vary your wording. For example, if you are giving
suggestions, you don't want to use should for all your sentences. Use
other modals that communicate the same idea (ought to/could/etc.).
• A summary is much shorter than the original passage or article. When
you write a summary, you highlight the essential points without repeating
ideas, and without bringing in your own conclusions or opinions. Here is
one effective, two-step approach to developing a summary:
1. Write a topic sentence that provides an overview, tying your ideas
together.
2. Write one sentence summarizing each paragraph of the passage or
article. Make sure your individual summarizing sentences flow together
in meaningful paragraphs, as in the example above.
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