Practice Defining Précis Writing (3.1) - Module 3: Comprehension and Précis Writing
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Defining Précis Writing

Practice - Defining Précis Writing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a précis?

💡 Hint: Think about the basic definition of a summary.

Question 2 Easy

List two characteristics of a good précis.

💡 Hint: Consider attributes that make writing effective.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a précis?

To entertain
To summarize
To describe

💡 Hint: Think about what the main goal of a summary is.

Question 2

True or False: A good précis is often written in a narrative style.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the style required in formal summaries.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a given passage of 300 words and write a précis that captures its essence in 90 words or less.

💡 Hint: Use bullet points to identify the key arguments before drafting.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze common errors in a given sample précis and rewrite it correctly, ensuring all elements of a good précis are adhered to.

💡 Hint: Look carefully at how the original meaning can be preserved.

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