English Precis and Composition
You can divide this paper into two segments:
Segment – I : 65 marks
Segment – II : 35 marks
- Precis – 25 marks
- Comprehension – 20 marks
- Expansion – 20 marks
(The examiner may, however, ask other segments like change of voice as well)
- Change of narration – 5 marks
- Correction of sentences – 5 marks
- Idioms – 5 marks
- Pair of words – 10 marks
- Antonyms/Synonyms – 10 marks
Segment – II is mathematical as your correct answer would accrue full marks. Here it becomes key for success as if you manage to score 30 in this segment your chances of clearing this paper become high. For this purpose practise this segment from the past papers and please do not cram sentences written in common guide books available in market.
Segment – I is significant as it is a test of your command over language. However, this fact should be kept in mind that this is an examination for the CSS and not a paper of English Literature. So you should be very clear about what is required of you. You have to demonstrate your skills of comprehending a piece of writing and communicating in writing in a precise and effective manner.
Practice is a key in this segment. You have sufficient time available. Try to solve all 40 past papers questions of précis and comprehension passages. Try to make it your habit as time management is very important in this paper. The précis passage mostly consumes around one hour. Practice can help you serve time in other parts.
Courtesy Jehangir Magazine
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