Part 1. Definition
Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Part 2. Example
Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Answer: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.
Part 3. Exercise
West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state.
Answer:
West said a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA.