English for competitive Examinations –II

 (A I Patel)

B.Com. – II , Semester – IV

Sub – English

MODULE – VI

A) English for competitive Examinations –II

(Second Point)

Précis Writing:

Précis writing means a shortening of a text in one's own concise description of the matter words. It gives an accurate and In fact, it is an exact reprothout losing its meaning. In t contained in of the original text in logical sense!

Précis writing is a very useful exercise as it gives us training in careful reading and develops our capacity to discriminate between the essential and the non-essential. Since it insists on in economy of words, you have to choose your words carefully and construct your sentences in a concise manner.

Difference between Précis and Summary:

Generally the word 'summary' is used loosely to refer to 'précis'. However, there are subtle differences between them. The first and the most important difference is that a précis is a brief statement of a piece of writing, whereas, a summary is a short account of longer passage. Précis writing follows the order of the matter, whereas the writer of the summary is free to change the order. Another important difference between the two is that the précis writing states only the thought of the original text, while, the writer of the summary is free to interpret the material and to comment on it.

Qualities of Good Précis Writing:

Clarity:

It is essential that the ideas presented in the précis writing should be clear and comprehensible. By using simple language and structures, the writer can ensure that there is no ambiguity. Objectivity:

The writer must have an objective approach. He should be able to write a précis writing that is unbiased and purely a summary of the original text.

Correctness:

The writer must ensure that not just the facts, but also the grammar and sentences are without errors. Such errors can obscure the meaning of the message.

Coherence:

A good précis writing should be coherent i.e. the ideas must be presented in a way that shows the connections clearly.

Completeness:

The writer should include all the important facts from the text in the précis writing. No important fact can be omitted to make it short.

Conciseness:

Conciseness is a desirable quality of good précis writing. A piece of writing is considered concise if it conveys the message in the fewest possible words. But the writer should not omit essential facts to achieve conciseness.

 

Steps for Précis Writing:

Step 1: Read the passage carefully. The first requirement of the writer is to understand the text weil enough to extract its main idea.

Step 2: Decide what facts or ideas in the text are essential and what are of secondary or of no importance. It is a good idea to underline the important terms and ideas.

Step 3: Select a suitable title for the proposed précis writing.

 Step 4: Collect all the key points and prepare a first draft of the precise writing The main thought expressed in the passage should be a part of the rough draft.

Step 5: Read the draft. Shorten it further, if necessary, by omitting anything which is not necessary to the central

 

Step 6: Carefully révise your précis writing to ensure that you have the bare minimum of words necessary to express the idea of the passage. Make sure that what has been written is your own.

 

Points to Remember:

•Précis writing must not exceed one-third of the original passage.

• Identify the central idea and omit unnecessary details.

•Eliminate wordy expressions.

•Avoid unnecessary repetition.

•Give a short and appropriate title.

•Emphasize the main ideas of the original text in the proper order.

•Don't introduce your personal ideas,

•Do not criticize or change the author's ideas.

•Use past tense and the third person narrative style.

 

 

 

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A) English for competitive Examinations –II

(Third Point)

 

Essay Writing:

Essay writing is an art. However, you can achieve it with the help of extensive reading, contemplation and practice. In competitive examinations you need to write an essay in about 500 words. There are three kinds of essays:

▪ Narrative Essay

▪ Descriptive Essay

▪ Reflective or Expository Essay

While writing such essay, you should have proper information about the topic. You have to present your views in a systematic manner in the essay. The language of your essay must be error-free. Hence, learning how to write an essay can be an annoying process. However, make sincere efforts and follow certain steps to fetch a success in writing essay.

 

Steps for Writing Essay:

▪Search: First start to explore your topic with the help of many resources like books, newspapers, internet, etc. and prepare notes.

▪Analysis: Start analyzing the arguments of the essays you're reading. Learning how to write an essay begins by learning how to analyze essays written by others.

▪Brain storming: Ask yourself a dozen questions and answer them. Meditate, think and think until you come up with original insights.

 

Rough Draft :

▪Initially prepare rough draft with introduction. It the reader's attention.

▪Then set up the issue and lead your issue by bringing your reader into the argument.

▪ Support the statement with evidence and expand it in Clearest way.

▪Interlink your each sentence with one another.

▪Be careful that each paragraph focuses on a single idea that supports your writing.

▪Then come to the conclusion with memorable thought, perhaps a quotation, or an interesting twist of logic, or some call to action.

▪Rewrite: Now begin to rewrite by considerin your language. Polish your language in a rhythmic way.

 

Correct the grammar errors and adjust the formality.