If a passage uses several linking words to explain its reasoning, what should a précis retain?
Correct answer: B. The logical relationship between ideas
- A. Every original linking word
- B. The logical relationship between ideas
- C. Only the final linking word
- D. The same sentence lengths and punctuation
Explanation
A précis may replace repeated or elaborate connectors, but it must preserve relationships such as contrast, sequence, and result. Keeping every original connector is unnecessary, while omitting the relationships can alter the argument.
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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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