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How many steps are involved in writing an excellent précis?
How many steps are involved in writing an excellent précis?
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 4 (correct)
What should be done if one reading of the passage is not enough to understand its meaning?
What should be done if one reading of the passage is not enough to understand its meaning?
- Guess the meaning
- Give up and move on
- Skip to the next paragraph
- Read it a second time (correct)
What can help in understanding the subject of the passage?
What can help in understanding the subject of the passage?
- The conclusion
- The details
- The lead sentence (correct)
- The title
When should further reading be done during the précis writing process?
When should further reading be done during the précis writing process?
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Study Notes
Writing an Excellent Précis
- There are multiple steps involved in writing an excellent précis.
Understanding the Passage
- If one reading of the passage is not enough to understand its meaning, repeated readings may be necessary.
- Rereading the passage multiple times can aid in understanding its meaning.
Understanding the Subject
- Contextual knowledge about the subject of the passage can help in understanding it.
Further Reading
- Further reading should be done during the précis writing process if the passage remains unclear after initial readings.
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