Precis Writing
English Language
Precis Writing starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: Read the following passage and answer the question.
"The invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of information. Before its invention, books were copied by hand, making them rare and expensive. The printing press made books more accessible, leading to increased literacy and the spread of new ideas."
What is the main idea of the passage?
Describe the importance of logical order in a precis.
Describe the importance of omitting unnecessary details in a precis.
Describe the role of coherence in a precis.
Context: Read the following passage and answer the question.
"The invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of information. Before its invention, books were copied by hand, making them rare and expensive. The printing press made books more accessible, leading to increased literacy and the spread of new ideas."
What is the main idea of the passage?
Context: A passage discusses the environmental, economic, and social impacts of urbanization in developing countries. When writing a precis, how would you ensure balanced representation of all three aspects?
Context: Read the following passage and answer the question.
"In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has transformed the way people communicate. Social media platforms, instant messaging, and video calls have made it possible to connect with others across the globe in real time. However, this convenience has also led to concerns about privacy, misinformation, and the decline of face-to-face interactions."
Write a precis of the above passage in not more than one-third of its length, ensuring you retain the main ideas and tone.
Context: You are given a passage that contains technical jargon and complex sentence structures. What strategies should you employ to ensure your precis is clear and accessible to a general audience?
Which of the following is a benefit of precis writing?
(1) Improves comprehension
(2) Encourages verbosity
(3) Promotes copying
(4) Increases confusion
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of precis writing?
(1) Enhances summarizing skills
(2) Improves comprehension
(3) Encourages plagiarism
(4) Develops clarity of thought
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good precis?
(1) Brevity
(2) Personal opinions
(3) Clarity
(4) Completeness
Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good precis?
(1) Clarity
(2) Brevity
(3) Redundancy
(4) Accuracy
Fill in the blank: A precis must be ______, meaning it should not include any information not found in the original passage.
Fill in the blank: A precis should be ______, meaning it should be as brief as possible without omitting essential points.
Fill in the blank: A precis should be ______, meaning it should be faithful to the original passage.
Fill in the blank: A precis should be ______, meaning it should be free from ambiguity.
True or False: A precis can be longer than the original passage if it explains the ideas more clearly.
True or False: A precis should always be written in a formal style.
True or False: A precis should always be written in the same tense as the original passage.
True or False: A precis should be written in a narrative style.
