Practice Chapter 2: Précis Writing – The Art of Concise Summarization - 3 | Module 3: Comprehension and Précis Writing | ICSE Grade 9 English
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a précis in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what the main purpose of a précis is.

Question 2

Easy

What are the '3 Cs' in précis writing?

💡 Hint: These focus on how well you summarize.

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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 primary purpose of a précis?

  • To entertain
  • To provide a detailed explanation
  • To summarize

💡 Hint: Think of its role in academic writing.

Question 2

True or False: A précis should contain the writer's opinions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What was the rule about personal thoughts?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a 500-word passage, write a succinct précis of about 150 words.

💡 Hint: Identify key arguments and synthesize them shortly.

Question 2

After writing a précis, compare it with the original text and point out differences.

💡 Hint: What elements seem lost in your summary?

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