Practice Rules For Condensation (4.3.2) - Module 4: Comprehension & Precis Writing
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Rules for Condensation

Practice - Rules for Condensation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a précis is.

💡 Hint: Look for the definition in the glossary.

Question 2 Easy

What should be removed from a précis?

💡 Hint: Think about unnecessary content that doesn't contribute to the main message.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of a précis?

To entertain
To summarize
To analyze

💡 Hint: Think about what summarizing aims to achieve.

Question 2

True or False: A précis can include direct quotes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what we've learned about paraphrasing.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a 100-word précis of a given 400-word article without losing the key arguments. Ensure you paraphrase appropriately.

💡 Hint: Focus on capturing the essence while cutting down on excess verbiage.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a poorly written précis, identifying areas where tone and meaning have been altered.

💡 Hint: Look closely at diction and phrasing differences between the précis and the original.

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