Precis writing is a type of summarizing exercise where a passage is condensed into a shorter version while retaining all the important details and aspects of the original text. The purpose of precis writing is to provide a brief and concise summary of a longer text, making it easier for readers to understand the main idea without having to read the entire passage. Precis writing is commonly included in various competitive and government exams under the English Language section. To write a good precis, one should read the comprehension carefully, note down the important points, make a rough draft, use simple and precise language, and draft the final precis once all the points have been included. It is important to avoid making any errors in writing a precis by following a set of rules, such as not using ones own interpretation, criticism, or assumption about the text, not copying sentences from the original text, and keeping the text well connected.