Practice - Condensing Information
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
Define a precis in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a precis.
What does brevity mean?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes something concise.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is a precis?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition we discussed.
True of False: A precis may include personal opinions.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of objectivity in writing.
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Challenge Problems
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Take a 300-word passage and create a precis that is no more than 100 words, following the principles of brevity, clarity, and objectivity.
💡 Hint: Focus on the main arguments and omit examples.
Critique a precis written by a peer. Identify areas where accuracy and objectivity could be improved.
💡 Hint: Look for personal opinions that don't align with the original text.
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