Précis Writing Quiz : 15 MCQs

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Précis Writing Quiz : What is Précis Writing ? – A shortening of a text, in one’s own words, is known as précis writing. The term is derived from the French word PRÉCIS meaning ‘PRECISE’. Thus, a précis gives an accurate and concise description of the substance (or the main idea) contained in the text without losing its meaning. In fact, it is an exact reproduction of the logic, organization, and emphasis of the original text. 

Here is a Quiz of 15 MCQs on Précis Writing to assess your knowledge of the topic.


Précis Writing Quiz

Welcome to your Précis Writing Quiz

1. The word 'précis' is originated from...............

2. What is the literal meaning of "précis" in French?

3. What does a précis aim to give?

4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of précis writing?

5. Which of the following qualities is necessary for a good précis?

6. Which of the following should be avoided while writing a précis?

7. What does coherence in a précis refer to?

8. Which step comes first in the process of writing a précis?

9. Which of the following is the correct approach to shortening a précis?

10. What is the maximum length a précis should be in relation to the original text?

11. What should the writer focus on while revising a précis?

12. Which type of expression should be avoided in précis writing?

13. What is the role of a title in précis writing?

14. What should be done if the first draft of the précis is too long?

15. Why is objectivity crucial in précis writing?


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