Question

5. Write a summary of the given passage: Punctuality is a great virtue. It is the habit of doing everything in proper time. Through this habit a man can achieve success in life. A man must do a thing in the proper time. Otherwise he can lose the opportunity which he may not get back again. Then he will lose the chance of success. So the lack of punctuality brings dangers and failures. In student life punctuality is an essential thing which every student must exercise. A student can never prepare his lessons properly if he is not punctual. The employee who is often a latecomer, is punished by his higher authority. But on the other hand, the employee who always attends his office in proper time is rewarded and praised. So a man should cultivate this habit from his boyhood

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Punctuality: A Great Virtue

Punctuality brings success while tardiness can bring dangers and failures, example, a latecomer employee is punished whereas a punctual employee is rewarded and praised. A student should punctually prepare his lessons. Doing things punctually must be exercised by everyone. It should be started at an early age.

Note: Generally a summary should be 1/3rd of the actual passage count and it should be summarised in such a way that it covers all the important information in less words.