Question

read the summary of the article below.
this article is about real - life sea monsters. according to the article, legends of sea monsters that sink ships may be based on real - life creatures. for example, a giant octopus can grow to up to 20 feet, though it would only be big enough to sink a small sailboat. however, giant squids can grow up to 160 feet long. they have even been reported to attack ships. additionally, oarfish can grow up to 50 feet long. a sick oarfish may surface and be mistaken for a giant sea serpent. someday, scientists may discover more sea animals that explain other sea monsters.
which sentence in the summary should be edited because it is too similar to the wording in the text?

• for example, a giant octopus can grow to up to 20 feet, though it would only be big enough to sink a small sailboat.
• however, giant squids can grow up to 160 feet long.
• someday, scientists may discover more sea animals that explain other sea monsters.
• this article is about real - life sea monsters.
• none of the above

Explanation:

To determine which sentence is too similar to the original text, we analyze each option. The sentence "This article is about real - life sea monsters." is a very direct and simple statement that is likely to be copied directly from the original article's introduction, while the other sentences either provide examples with some elaboration or are more interpretive. So this sentence needs editing for a proper summary (which should rephrase the original content).

Answer:

D. This article is about real - life sea monsters.