How to make a precis-II

7. Finally, revise the précis carefully to make it read as a continuous whole. It should appear like an original composition. It should not read jerky. All jarring elements should be made smooth, and the whole précis should look like a systematically developed and smooth piece of prose. Each sentence should follow naturally and sensibly from the preceding one. When you think you have done your best, you may write out your précis neatly and carefully. Keep as nearly as possible to the same average of words to a line, so that it might help you in counting the words of the précis. State at the end, the exact number of words used by you in the précis. Make the final copy in a neat and legible hand. Mind your spelling and punctuation. Remember that most of the candidates get low marks in précis- writing not because they do it badly but because they write it illegibly and commit mistakes in spelling and punctuations. Spell accurately and punctuate carefully. The first rough draft written on the rough side of your answer book should be crossed out before making a fair copy of it on the right hand side of your answer book. Note:- 1) Nothing foreign should be introduced into the précis. No additions should be made, even though you know much more than what the passage contains. You have not to make any adverse or favourable remarks on the contents of the passage; rather you are required to stick to the original as closely as possible. 2) Be particularly careful about your language. Most o the students fail to make a good précis because they cannot express their ideas in a simple and lucid style. Your language should be as clear and simple as possible. Avoid verbiage. High-flown and ornate style is not desirable. Let the style of your précis be natural and unaffected.