English Precis & Composition

 

Precis writing

It's mean, to precise or shorten the given text.

Rules

• It must be written in your own words.
• It should always be (1/3) of the original passage.
• It should always be based on thoughts of writers.
• Omit examples
• Free from redundancy.
• Be in the indirect form and third person. Avoid-I, we, and you.
• Should always have a brief tittle.

How to attempt Precis in Examination?

First Reading

• Get at the gist
• Underline the important points.
• Underline difficult words.

Second Reading

• Consolidate your gist
• Underline the remaining points.
• Infer the meaning of difficult words.
• Count the words.
• Assume a rough tittle.

Rough Draft

• Concentrate on your language and grammar.
• Concentrate on integration and coherence of the draft.
• Concentrate on the points mentioned.
• Counts the words of your own draft.

Give a tittle.

 Reading Comprehension

Important Strategy to Solve Comprehension Passages

• Once read the questions first.
• Read the passage as fast as possible.
• Get involved with the paragraph to understand it.
• Underline important lines or parts of the passage to answer the questions. It will also help to understand the main idea of the passage or the tone or mood of the author.
• Try to translate a complex line in an easy one in your own words and your own language. This will help you in analyzing the main idea of the paragraph and in seeking the cause and effects of the passage.
• Underline or mark the keywords. These will help you to discover the logical connections in the passage and help in understanding it better.
• Try to understand some certain unfamiliar words by reading the line thoroughly. The theme of the line will make you understand the meaning of the words.
• Determine the main idea, tone or mood, inferential reasoning, and other details from the paragraph.
• Do not assume anything based on your personal belief.
• Look back at the paragraph when in doubt.
• Read the questions and all the alternative provided and choose the most appropriate one.

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English Precis & Composition