When writing a summary, a candidate is expected to avoid

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lifting sentences directly from the passage. Lifting sentences directly from the passage, known as 'lifting,' is a major error in summary writing. Candidates are penalised for this because a summary requires paraphrasing the original text. The other options describe acceptable or required summary-writing practices.

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A) using concise language

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B) identifying the main points of the passage

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C) lifting sentences directly from the passage

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D) writing in continuous prose

When writing a summary, a candidate is expected to avoid

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