A passage gives three examples to support one general claim. What should a concise précis normally do?
Correct answer: B. State the general claim and compress the examples
- A. List all three examples in full
- B. State the general claim and compress the examples
- C. Discuss a fourth example in greater detail
- D. Omit the general claim and retain one example
Explanation
The general claim carries the main meaning, while several examples can usually be compressed or represented collectively. Retaining an example while omitting the claim reverses their importance.
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About Summarising and Precis
Summarising and précis writing reduce a passage to its essential ideas while preserving its meaning, sequence and tone. The work involves separating main points from examples, removing repetition and decoration, using concise original wording, maintaining grammatical unity and avoiding personal comments, distortion or unnecessary detail.
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