Practice The Art of Precis Writing & Summary - 3 | Module 3: The Art of Precis Writing & Summary | ICSE Grade 12 English
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Question 1

Easy

What does the term 'precis' mean?

💡 Hint: Think about its French origin.

Question 2

Easy

Name one principle of precis writing.

💡 Hint: There are five main principles we discussed.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a precis?

  • To provide detailed explanations
  • To condense a text accurately
  • To include personal opinions

💡 Hint: Focus on the key aspect of what a precis aims to do.

Question 2

A summary is stricter than a precis in terms of length.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the differences in writing requirements.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Write a precis of a relevant academic article while preserving its main arguments and findings.

💡 Hint: Focus on summarizing broader themes rather than minor details.

Question 2

Transform a narrative text into a concise summary that highlights key events without losing the author's intent.

💡 Hint: Identify main characters, the setting, and plot changes.

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