Paraphrasing
English Language
Paraphrasing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe a situation where paraphrasing would be more appropriate than quoting.
Explain why paraphrasing is a useful skill in research.
Read the following passage: 'Global warming is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the following passage: 'Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the following passage: 'Global warming is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the following passage: 'Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the following passage: 'Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the following passage: 'The invention of the internet has changed the way people communicate.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Paraphrasing is important in academic writing because: (1) It shows you understand the material (2) It makes your writing longer (3) It hides the original source (4) It is easier than quoting
Paraphrasing is most useful when you want to: (1) Memorize the text (2) Explain something in simpler terms (3) Quote the author directly (4) Ignore the original meaning
Paraphrasing is the same as summarizing. (1) True (2) False
Which of the following is a benefit of paraphrasing? (1) It helps you understand the material better (2) It makes your writing less original (3) It increases plagiarism (4) It confuses the reader
Fill in the blank: A good paraphrase should keep the original ________ of the text.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you ________ complex ideas for your audience.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you avoid ________ by not copying the original text directly.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing helps to avoid ________ by putting information into your own words.
Paraphrasing is the same as summarizing. (1) True (2) False
True or False: Paraphrasing can be used to simplify difficult texts for younger readers.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help you better understand complex information.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help you prepare for exams by making notes in your own words.
