Practice Drafting and Refining a Précis - 2.5.3 | Module 2: Unleashing Your Writing Potential - English Language Paper 1 | ICSE 10 English
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Drafting and Refining a Précis

2.5.3 - Drafting and Refining a Précis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a précis is.

💡 Hint: Think about what summarization means.

Question 2 Easy

What is the first step in drafting a précis?

💡 Hint: What should you seek to understand in the text?

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Question 1

What is a précisé?

A long summary
A detailed analysis
A concise summary

💡 Hint: Consider the length of a typical summary.

Question 2

True or False: A précis should include personal opinions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a summary.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Translate the following passage into a précis, keeping in mind the guidelines we've discussed.

💡 Hint: Focus on using your own words and retaining the main ideas.

Challenge 2 Hard

Look at a provided long article and find one sentence that truly captures its essence, then justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Think about the overall message and intent of the author.

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