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English — Paper I · Unit 4

English I exam question: What is a précis, and by what operations

The question (13 marks)

What is a précis, and by what operations is one made? Explain the five operations and show how they work on an argumentative passage, then state how précis writing relates to a lawyer's later work. (13 marks)

MU Module IV, head 4.1.3 précis writing; pack ch. 04 s.4.1-4.5.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 4 · Language Enhancement of English — Paper I.

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A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.