Question

Which of the following best summarizes the author's argument?

• A. The author explained how evolution had resulted in diversification and changes in living things, the origins of which could be identified.
• B. The author explains how evolution has resulted in diversification and changes in living things, the origins of which can be identified.
• C. The author is explaining how evolution is resulting in diversification and changes in living things, the origins of which can be identified.
• D. The author had explained how evolution had resulted in diversification and changes in living things, the origins of which could have been identified.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The author explains how evolution has resulted in diversification and changes in living things, the origins of which can be identified.

Summary is an overview of content that provides the reader with the overarching theme of a text, but does not expand on specific details.

The correct answer is Option B. Summary should always be written in present tense when the author's view is being stated.

The other options do not adhere to the format of summary writing and thus are incorrect.