Practice - The Skill of Precis Writing
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of precis writing?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of summarization.
List two rules for writing a precis.
💡 Hint: Consider the guidelines we discussed earlier.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a précis aim to accomplish?
💡 Hint: Think about the original purpose.
True or False: A précis should be longer than the original text.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of 'précis'.
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Challenge Problems
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Summarize the following passage into a precis: 'The increasing pollution levels in marine environments have led to drastic changes in oceanic ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and marine life behaviors.'
💡 Hint: Focus on the main points without extra details.
Create a precis of an article you read recently that has at least three main points.
💡 Hint: What are the three key takeaways?
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