Check your main idea sentences against a passage

About this exercise

Your SAT tutor has you write the main idea of each passage in one sentence. Get exactly 3 numbered lines, one per attempt, each labeled exactly Too narrow, Too broad or Just right using your tutor's definitions, with a reason under 12 words, plain text. Don't write a main idea sentence for you.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Asking for the main idea. The AI writes the main idea for you, which skips the practice. Try: Say: "Don't write it. Label my attempts."
• Not giving exact labels. Without fixed labels, the AI gives vague feedback like 'close'. Try: Say: "Label each exactly Too narrow, Too broad or Just right."
• Not naming the standard. The AI may judge by its own idea of a good summary. Try: Add: "Use Mr. Ansah's definitions."
• Not saying how many lines. The AI picks its own number, and it usually picks more lines than you need. Try: Be exact: "Exactly 3 numbered lines."
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total and it often lands 20% over. Try: Cap each reason: "under 10 words."
• Forgetting where it will be read. AI formats for a screen, with bold and headings that show up as stray symbols in your notes. Try: Say: "Plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

• Gives exact labels
• Uses the definitions
• Says not to write it
• Says how many lines
• Sets a length limit

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