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অধ্যায় ০৬: Reading Comprehension, Précis & Summary Writing Techniques (১৫ নম্বর)
Reading Comprehension and Précis writing carry 15 marks in the English Paper. Condensing complex editorial prose into one-third word count without losing original context requires mastery over synthesis, vocabulary, and sentence reduction techniques.
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👮♂️ সম্পূর্ণ পুলিশ সাব-ইন্সপেক্টর (SI) ও সার্জেন্ট প্রস্তুতি সিরিজ সূচিপত্র:
1. Five Essential Steps to Master Précis Writing
- First Reading (Gist): Read the entire passage once to grasp the central thesis and the author’s purpose.
- Second Reading (Highlighting): Underline key thematic statements while striking through decorative adjectives, digressions, quotations, and minor examples.
- Drafting the Précis: Write a rough draft in your own words. Count the words and ensure it is roughly one-third of the original text.
- Assigning an Engaging Title: Give a crisp, 3-5 word title that mirrors the central subject (e.g., ‘Combating Cyber Crime: A Collective Obligation’).
- Final Polish: Verify grammar, eliminate repetitive connectors, and ensure smooth logical flow from beginning to end.
2. Past Written Exam Question Bank & Model Practice
1. What is the golden rule of Précis writing regarding word count?
(A) It should be approximately one-third (1/3rd) of the original passage
(B) Equal to the original passage
(C) Half of the passage
(D) Two-thirds of the passage
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) It should be approximately one-third (1/3rd) of the original passage
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: A précis must condense the original passage to roughly one-third of its length while preserving the central theme and vital arguments.
2. Can personal opinions or external examples be added to a précis?
(A) No, strictly forbidden — only summarize the author’s ideas
(B) Yes, personal opinions are encouraged
(C) Only if the author is wrong
(D) Always at the end
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) No, strictly forbidden — only summarize the author’s ideas
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: A précis is a faithful condensation of the given text. Incorporating personal commentary, outside examples, or rhetorical flourishes invalidates the précis.
3. What tense should predominantly be used in Précis writing?
(A) Past Tense or Reported Speech (Third Person)
(B) Direct Speech with quotation marks
(C) Future Tense
(D) First Person (I / We)
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) Past Tense or Reported Speech (Third Person)
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: A précis should be written in the reporter’s own words in the third person (he, she, they, the author) using reported narrative tense.
4. Why is an appropriate Title necessary for a Précis?
(A) A relevant title reflects the core essence and carries separate evaluation marks (usually 2-3 marks)
(B) It fills space
(C) It is optional
(D) It makes it colorful
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) A relevant title reflects the core essence and carries separate evaluation marks (usually 2-3 marks)
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: Providing a concise, punchy title captures the central thesis of the passage and secures vital marks.
5. In Reading Comprehension, how should answers be formulated?
(A) In one’s own grammatically sound words directly answering the question
(B) Copy-pasting full sentences from the passage
(C) Using bullet points without verbs
(D) Writing yes or no
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) In one’s own grammatically sound words directly answering the question
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: Examiners penalize verbatim copying. Candidates should synthesize the text and formulate accurate answers using their own syntax.
6. What is the meaning of the word ‘Pernicious’ often found in crime texts?
(A) Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
(B) Beneficial
(C) Quick
(D) Innocent
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: Pernicious means destructive or deadly (e.g., ‘the pernicious influence of illicit drugs’).
7. How to identify the main theme of a comprehension passage quickly?
(A) By carefully analyzing the introductory and concluding sentences of each paragraph
(B) By reading only the last word
(C) By counting words
(D) By skimming punctuation
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) By carefully analyzing the introductory and concluding sentences of each paragraph
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: Topic sentences typically appear at the beginning or end of paragraphs, encapsulating the paragraph’s core premise.
8. What should be done with statistical figures and dates in a précis?
(A) Omit minute details and retain only overall trends or critical landmarks
(B) Copy every single date
(C) Invent new numbers
(D) Make a table
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) Omit minute details and retain only overall trends or critical landmarks
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: Minute dates, personal illustrations, and numerical clutter should be streamlined into broader conceptual summaries.
9. What is the antonym of ‘Clandestine’?
(A) Overt / Open
(B) Secret
(C) Covert
(D) Concealed
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) Overt / Open
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: Clandestine means secret or illicit. Its antonym is ‘Overt’ (open and public).
10. Which of the following is an ideal title for a passage on road accidents and reckless driving?
(A) Road Safety: The Urgent Need for Responsible Driving and Strict Law Enforcement
(B) Cars and Roads
(C) My Experience on Highway
(D) A Sad Day
✓ সঠিক উত্তর: (A) Road Safety: The Urgent Need for Responsible Driving and Strict Law Enforcement
💡 ব্যাখ্যা: A precise, informative title directly encapsulates both the problem and the proposed remedy.