Question

How do you summarize a passage? borrowing the exact words from the source restating a section of text from the source expressing the main ideas of the passage in your own words restating at least five facts in your own words

Answer 1

The best way to summarize a passage is by "expressing the main ideas of the
passage in your own words". Not only is the best best tactic but it also helps you memorize and retain the information better.

Answer 2

In order to summarize a passage you should express the main ideas of the passage in your own. Option C is correct.

A summary is a short retelling of a longer written passage, which reflects the  author’s  most important ideas. Summarizing helps enhance both your reading and writing  skills. To summarize, you must read a passage closely, detecting the main ideas and  supporting ideas. Then you must briefly write down those ideas in a few sentences  or a paragraph in your own words.