Practice Fundamental Principles of Precis Writing - 3.1.1 | Module 3: The Art of Precis Writing & Summary | ICSE Grade 12 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does brevity mean in the context of precis writing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how much shorter a precis should be than the original text.

Question 2

Easy

Name one principle of a good precis.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What ensures that the reader understands the content easily?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of a precis?

  • To provide personal opinions.
  • To condense and clarify information.
  • To expand upon a topic.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what a precis actually does.

Question 2

True or False: A precis often includes direct quotes from the original text.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how direct quotations affect the length of a text.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Craft a precis of a 500-word article within 150 words while maintaining five principles of precis writing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on major ideas instead of minor details.

Question 2

Identify the parts of a text that can be omitted when writing a precis and justify your choices.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Ask yourself if removing the information would risk misrepresentation of the author's intent.

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