Paraphrasing
English Language
Paraphrasing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: Original sentence: 'Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Global warming is causing sea levels to rise.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Many students find mathematics challenging because it requires logical thinking.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Reading regularly can improve your language skills.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Global warming is causing sea levels to rise.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Many students find mathematics challenging because it requires logical thinking.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Context: Original sentence: 'Reading regularly can improve your language skills.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of paraphrasing? (1) To copy the original text exactly, (2) To express the same idea in different words, (3) To summarize the text, (4) To add personal opinions to the text
Which of the following is a benefit of paraphrasing? (1) It helps memorize the text, (2) It demonstrates understanding, (3) It shortens the text, (4) It avoids all citations
Which of the following is a good paraphrasing technique? (1) Using a thesaurus for every word, (2) Understanding the main idea before rewriting, (3) Copying the structure, (4) Changing only a few words
Which of the following is a key difference between paraphrasing and quoting? (1) Paraphrasing uses your own words, (2) Quoting uses the exact words, (3) Paraphrasing requires citation, (4) Both 1 and 2
Fill in the blank: After paraphrasing, you should always provide a ______ to credit the original source.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you avoid ______ quotes in your writing.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing helps to avoid ______, which is the unethical practice of using someone else's work without giving credit.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing is a skill that helps improve both ______ and writing abilities.
True or False: Paraphrasing and summarizing are the same thing.
True or False: Paraphrasing can be used to clarify complex information for readers.
True or False: Paraphrasing can be used to simplify technical language for a general audience.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help improve your understanding of a text.
