Practice Steps to Writing a Precis - 4.3.3 | Module 4: Comprehension & Precis Writing | ICSE Grade 11 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the first step in writing a précis?

💡 Hint: What do we do first with any text?

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to write the précis in your own words?

💡 Hint: How can you ensure originality?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the first step in writing a précis?

  • Reading the passage carefully
  • Drafting the précis
  • Checking the word limit

💡 Hint: What do you need to do before summarizing?

Question 2

True or False: A précis should be longer than the original text.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the goal of summarizing.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

The original passage is 300 words. Your précis should be 100 words. Draft a concise summary capturing the main ideas.

💡 Hint: What are the biggest takeaways from the text?

Question 2

After refining your précis, you realize it is still too long. What strategies can you employ to reduce the word count further?

💡 Hint: What parts of your text could you condense further?

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