Precis Writing
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What is Precis
Writing?
Precis writing is the art of summarizing a passage by including all the important
ideas in fewer words without changing the original meaning.
Key Points
• A summary of the given passage.
• Covers only the essential information.
• Written in your own words.
• Maintains the original meaning and tone.
Why is Precis Writing Important?
Importance
• Tests reading comprehension.
• Improves analytical thinking.
• Enhances writing skills.
• Develops vocabulary and grammar.
• Frequently asked in competitive and government
exams.
Common Exams
• SSC
• RRB
• Banking Exams
• Other Government Recruitment Exams
Rules of Precis
Writing
Follow These Steps
[Link] the passage carefully.
[Link] the central idea.
[Link] down important points.
[Link] a rough draft.
[Link] simple and clear
language.
[Link] unnecessary
details.
[Link] a suitable title.
[Link] the final précis.
Important Features of a Good
Precis
A good précis should:
• Be about one-third of the original
passage.
• Be easy to read.
• Include all important ideas.
• Be logically connected.
• Have a suitable title.
• Preserve the original meaning.
• Be written in your own words.
Dos of Precis Writing
✔ Start with the main idea.
✔ Include all important points.
✔ Maintain logical flow.
✔ Use simple language.
✔ Keep the correct tense.
✔ Use important keywords.
✔ Ensure every sentence is
connected.
Don'ts of Precis
Writing
✘ Do not copy the passage word for
word.
✘ Do not add personal opinions.
✘ Do not make assumptions.
✘ Do not use abbreviations.
✘ Do not write lengthy explanations.
✘ Avoid difficult vocabulary.
✘ Do not change the original meaning.
Steps to Write a Precis
Step 1: Read carefully.
Step 2: Identify the main idea.
Step 3: Underline key points.
Step 4: Remove examples and
repetitions.
Step 5: Rewrite in your own words.
Step 6: Add a suitable title.
Common Mistakes
Students often:
• Copy sentences directly.
• Miss important points.
• Add unnecessary details.
• Write too much.
• Forget to give a title.
• Change the author's
meaning.
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