Practice Common Errors To Avoid In Précis Writing (3.4) - Module 3: Comprehension and Précis Writing
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Common Errors to Avoid in Précis Writing

Practice - Common Errors to Avoid in Précis Writing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Identify whether the following action constitutes excessive copying: 'Copying the first three sentences of the original text.'

💡 Hint: Think about what copying means.

Question 2 Easy

What is the definition of misinterpretation?

💡 Hint: Consider how you would misread someone's message.

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Question 1

Is copying text verbatim acceptable in précis writing?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about originality.

Question 2

What happens if you omit key information in your précis?

You provide a clearer summary
It alters the original meaning
It does not affect the summary

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of a précis.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a précis of a selected passage while ensuring it stays within a 100-word limit. Identify any potential errors in your final version.

💡 Hint: Keep it concise and focused.

Challenge 2 Hard

Rewrite a poorly written précis by correcting excessive copying and misinterpretation errors. Provide justification for each change.

💡 Hint: What key points were missing or misrepresented?

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