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 the difference between quoting and paraphrasing.
Explain why it is important to use your own words when paraphrasing.
Paraphrase the following sentence: 'Many students find mathematics challenging.'
Paraphrase the following sentence: 'Many students find mathematics challenging.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Global warming is causing changes in weather patterns around the world.'
Paraphrase the following: 'The library closes at 6 PM every weekday.'
Read the following sentence: 'The cat slept on the warm windowsill all afternoon.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Which of the following is a benefit of paraphrasing? (1) It helps you copy faster. (2) It improves your understanding. (3) It makes your writing less clear. (4) It increases plagiarism.
Which of the following is a correct paraphrase of 'The sun rises in the east every morning'? (1) Every morning, the sun comes up in the east. (2) The sun sets in the east. (3) The sun rises at night. (4) The sun is always in the east.
Which of the following is a good paraphrasing technique? (1) Memorizing the text. (2) Writing from memory after reading. (3) Copying and pasting. (4) Using a translation tool.
Which of the following is a good reason to paraphrase? (1) To show you understand the material. (2) To avoid using your own words. (3) To make the text confusing. (4) To copy the author.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you ______ complex information for your audience.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you avoid ______ errors in your writing.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing helps to avoid ______, which is using someone else's work without giving credit.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing is a skill that can be improved with ______.
True or False: Paraphrasing and summarizing are the same thing.
True or False: Paraphrasing can be used to simplify complex information.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help you avoid accidental plagiarism.
True or False: Paraphrasing can help you avoid using too many direct quotes in your writing.
