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.
Describe a step-by-step process for effective paraphrasing.
Describe one method you can use to check if your paraphrase is too close to the original text.
Explain how paraphrasing can help you avoid plagiarism.
Paraphrase the following: 'Global warming is causing sea levels to rise.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Many students find mathematics challenging because it requires logical thinking.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health.'
Rewrite the following sentence in your own words: 'The rapid growth of technology has changed the way people communicate.'
Which of the following best describes the purpose of paraphrasing? (1) To copy text exactly as it is, (2) To express the same idea in different words, (3) To summarize the main points only, (4) To add personal opinions to the text.
Which of the following is a benefit of paraphrasing? (1) It shows you understand the material, (2) It makes your writing less original, (3) It increases plagiarism, (4) It reduces clarity.
Which of the following is a common mistake when paraphrasing? (1) Using your own words, (2) Changing the sentence structure, (3) Keeping the same word order, (4) Understanding the text.
Which of the following is a good paraphrasing technique? (1) Rearranging the order of ideas, (2) Copying the text, (3) Using the same sentence structure, (4) Omitting important details.
Fill in the blank: A good paraphrase should keep the ________ of the original text intact.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help avoid ________ by ensuring the text is not copied directly.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you ________ information from a source into your own writing.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you ________ information from multiple sources.
True or False: Paraphrasing and summarizing mean exactly the same thing.
True or False: Paraphrasing can be used to clarify the meaning of a text for a younger audience.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help you avoid overusing direct quotations in your writing.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help you better understand complex texts.
