Practice Essential Rules and Guidelines for Précis Writing - 3.2 | 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 the essence of summarizing without personal opinions.

Question 2

Easy

What does coherence mean in writing?

💡 Hint: Consider how well the ideas connect and flow in your writing.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a précis?

  • A detailed essay
  • A comprehensive report
  • A concise summary

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of summarization.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of objectivity.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Write a précis of a 200-word passage, summarizing it in around 66 words, ensuring you include core ideas and maintain objectivity.

💡 Hint: Focus only on essential information; think of what the author is trying to convey without your own take.

Question 2

Identify one example of a superfluous element in a given paragraph and justify its elimination.

💡 Hint: Think about what information is necessary for understanding.

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