Languages

Get insights from 5.5k questions on Languages, answered by students, alumni, and experts. You may also ask and answer any question you like about Languages

  • 5.5k

    Questions

  • 0

    Discussions

  • 44

    Active Users

  • 78

    Followers

Have a question about Languages? Ask our experts

Ask Your Question

Keep it short & simple. Type complete word. Avoid abusive language.

New answer posted•a year ago

What is not allowed in precis writing?

5 Views|Posted a year ago
Asked by Nishtha Singh
S
a year ago

While writing a precis text, the following are not applicable

  • Use of jargons and abbreviations
  • Use of own opinion or criticism
  • Statements in question format

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago
K
a year ago

A good precise writing should follow the below guidelines to avoid errors:

  • The sentence must be short and clear
  • Use easy words which are easy to understand
  • It should be written in own words
  • It must be 1/3rd of the original text

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago

Which tense is used in precise and why?

7 Views|Posted a year ago
N
a year ago

Generally a precise writing in written in present tense only if the event has not ended. Also, precise must be written in reported or indirect speech i.e., in third person (he, she, it, they).

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago

Why is precis writing important?

4 Views|Posted a year ago
Asked by Nishtha Arora
Shruti Garg
a year ago

The precise writing helps in providing text briefly and as clear as possible. The important ideas are provided and the irrelevant information are cut down. Precise text provides the central ideas and saves time from reading long texts. 

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago

What is precis writing?

12 Views|Posted a year ago
Asked by Dhanya Dhyani
N
a year ago

Precis writing is summarizing the text in brief by keeping the key details intact without any personal ideas or jargons. While writing precisely, certain rules must be followed to cover only important aspect in the text.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago
C

Yes, Blue Prism offers courses in several languages, including English, Spanish, French, and more. This ensures accessibility for a global audience.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago
J
a year ago

The English language test scores required at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic are for the international studnets whose first language is not English. The exams accepted at SIAST are mentioned in the table below with the minimum scores.

Exams

Minimum Scores

TOEFL iBT

81 with a minimum score of 19 in each section.

PTE

63 with minimum scores of 50.

IELTS

6.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each band

Duolingo

105

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago
S
a year ago

Based on the information available, English is NOT explicitly mandatory in the CUET to pursue a B.Sc (Hons.) in Geology at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

 Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the B.Sc (Hons.) Geology programme at BHU, you need to have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examinati

...Read more

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago
K
a year ago

If you are falling under fourth division at DU, you will get a percentage of 40%.

The percentage of marks = marks obtained/total marks*100

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
New answer posted•a year ago
J
a year ago

Kurukshetra University  offers a BA course in English. The course curriculum includes subjects in the field of English literature. Some of the subjects included in the curriculum are as follows:

  • English Literature 4

  • Twentieth Century Indian Writing

  • Concurrent – Qualifying Language

  • English Literatur

...Read more

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon