Summary Writing Collocations
Summary writing collocations play an important role in helping us write clear and natural summaries. Writing a summary is not just about making a text shorter. It’s about explaining the main ideas in a simple and easy way. Using the right collocations, or word combinations, makes your writing sound smoother and more understandable. In this section, you’ll learn useful collocations that can help improve your summary writing skills.
📝 Summary Writing Collocations
4 Summary Stages · Key Phrases · Rules · Checklist · Listen to Each Example
1
🔹 Introduction
📄🔍💡
📖✏️📖
The text explains that…
INTRO
State what the text is about
متن بیان کرتا ہے کہ…
🗣️📋🧐
📝💬📝
The text discusses…
INTRO
Say what topic is talked about
متن بحث کرتا ہے…
🖼️🧩📌
🗺️🔎🗺️
The text describes…
INTRO
Introduce the content / subject
متن بیان کرتا ہے…
🧩 Example Introduction:
The text explains the importance of clean water in developing countries and discusses the main causes of water shortage.
The text explains the importance of clean water in developing countries and discusses the main causes of water shortage.
The text explains the importance of clean water in developing countries. It also discusses the main causes of water shortage and describes the impact on local communities.
2
🔹 Main Points
1️⃣📌💬
📋✏️📋
Firstly, it explains that…
MP
Introduce the first main point
پہلی بات یہ ہے کہ…
🔦⭐📢
💡❗💡
It also highlights that…
MP
Draw attention to an important idea
یہ یہ بھی اجاگر کرتا ہے…
➕📝🔎
📄➡️📄
In addition, the text mentions…
MP
Add another point from the text
اس کے علاوہ، متن ذکر کرتا ہے…
🔄📌💡
➕📋➕
Furthermore, it is stated…
MP
Add a further important point
مزید یہ کہ، بتایا گیا ہے…
🧩 Example Main Points:
Firstly, it explains that millions of people lack safe drinking water. It also highlights that poor sanitation causes disease. In addition, the text mentions the role of governments in solving this crisis.
Firstly, it explains that millions of people lack safe drinking water. It also highlights that poor sanitation causes disease. In addition, the text mentions the role of governments in solving this crisis.
Firstly, it explains that millions of people lack safe drinking water. It also highlights that poor sanitation is a major cause of disease. In addition, the text mentions that local governments play a key role. Furthermore, it is stated that international aid has increased in recent years. Another important point is that communities must be educated about water conservation.
3
🔹 Extra Key Ideas (if needed)
🗝️💎📣
⭐📋⭐
Another important point is that…
EXTRA
Add an extra key idea from the text
ایک اور اہم نکتہ یہ ہے کہ…
➕📋💡
📌✏️📌
Furthermore, it is stated that…
EXTRA
Add one more supporting point
مزید یہ کہ، بتایا گیا ہے کہ…
🧩 Example Extra Key Ideas:
Another important point is that the government has launched new programmes to address the issue. Furthermore, it is stated that public awareness campaigns have also played a significant role.
Another important point is that the government has launched new programmes to address the issue. Furthermore, it is stated that public awareness campaigns have also played a significant role.
Another important point is that the government has launched new programmes to address the water shortage. Furthermore, it is stated that public awareness campaigns have also played a significant role in encouraging water conservation.
4
🔹 Ending / Final Idea
🏁✅💬
📋✔️📋
In conclusion, the text shows…
END
Wrap up your summary clearly
آخر میں، متن ظاہر کرتا ہے…
🔮🌅📈
🗓️💡🗓️
In the future, it is likely that…
END
Use when a prediction is needed
مستقبل میں، امکان ہے کہ…
🌟💎📝
🏆✅🏆
Overall, the text argues that…
END
Summarise the writer’s main message
مجموعی طور پر، متن دلیل دیتا ہے…
🧩 Example Ending:
In conclusion, the text shows that access to clean water is a global challenge. In the future, it is likely that the situation will worsen without urgent action.
In conclusion, the text shows that access to clean water is a global challenge. In the future, it is likely that the situation will worsen without urgent action.
Overall, the text argues that the water crisis is one of the most urgent problems facing the world today. In conclusion, the text shows that immediate action is needed from governments and individuals alike. In the future, it is likely that more countries will face severe water shortages if current trends continue.
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📏 Word Count Rules & Structure
🧠 Super Simple Structure:
👉 Intro → 3–5 Key Points → Ending
✅ Rule 1 — Follow the Word Limit:
• If it says 100–150 words → write 110–130 words
• If it says 80–100 words → write 85–95 words
👉 Intro → 3–5 Key Points → Ending
✅ Rule 1 — Follow the Word Limit:
• If it says 100–150 words → write 110–130 words
• If it says 80–100 words → write 85–95 words
🧮 Calculation Trick — How Long Should Your Summary Be?
A good summary = about 25–30% of the original text length.
📄 Original text = 400 words
→
✏️ Summary ≈ 100–120 words
📄 Original text = 300 words
→
✏️ Summary ≈ 80–100 words
📄 Original text = 200 words
→
✏️ Summary ≈ 50–60 words
✍️ Easy line trick: 1 line ≈ 10 words → 10 lines = ~100 words · 12 lines = ~120 words
Pick Main Ideas Only
✅ Main ideas & key facts
❌ Ignore examples
❌ Ignore repetition
❌ Ignore extra details
❌ Ignore examples
❌ Ignore repetition
❌ Ignore extra details
صرف اہم نکات لیں
Short Sentences
Write clear, short sentences. Avoid copying long sentences from the text directly.
مختصر جملے لکھیں
Own Words
Always paraphrase — use your own words. Do not copy sentences word-for-word.
اپنے الفاظ استعمال کریں
Clear Structure
Always use: Intro → Points → Ending. Don’t jump between ideas randomly.
واضح ڈھانچہ رکھیں
✅ Summary Writing Checklist (For Students)
👉 “If you can underline 5 key ideas, you can write a perfect summary.” — Teacher Tip
🟢 Before You Write
I understand the questionKnow exactly what is being asked.
I know how many points I neede.g. 2 + 3 + prediction
I have read the text carefullyUnderstand before you write.
I underlined the main ideas onlyNot examples or extra details.
🟡 Planning
I selected only important pointsNo extra details allowed.
I ignored examples and repetitionKeep it short and focused.
I have enough points to answerCheck you meet the question requirements.
✍️ Writing
I started with: The text explains…Use a clear introduction phrase.
I used linking wordsFirstly… In addition… Finally…
I used my own words ❗No copying sentences from the text.
I wrote clear and short sentencesSimple language = more marks.
I included ALL required pointsDon’t miss any from the question.
🔵 Ending
I added a clear final sentence or predictionUse: “In the future, it is likely that…”
My summary makes sense as a wholeRe-read it — does it flow naturally?
📏 Word Count
I wrote between 100–150 wordsStay within the word limit.
I did not write too much or too littleCheck your range carefully.
I checked quickly (≈10 words per line)10 lines = ~100 words · 12 lines = ~120 words
🔴 Final Check
No grammar mistakesRead each sentence carefully.
Spelling is correctCheck any words you are unsure about.
Sentences are clear and simpleAvoid long or complicated sentences.
⭐ Golden Rule:
Short + Clear + Own Words = High Marks
💡 “If you can underline 5 key ideas from the original text, you already have everything you need to write a perfect summary!”
💡 “If you can underline 5 key ideas from the original text, you already have everything you need to write a perfect summary!”
