Paraphrasing
English Language
Paraphrasing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the passage: 'Many animals migrate to find food and better living conditions.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'Plants need sunlight to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'The mountain was covered in snow, making it look like a giant cake with white icing.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'The river flowed swiftly, carrying leaves and branches downstream.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'Many animals migrate to find food and better living conditions.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'Plants need sunlight to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'The mountain was covered in snow, making it look like a giant cake with white icing.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Read the passage: 'The river flowed swiftly, carrying leaves and branches downstream.' Paraphrase this sentence.
Paraphrasing is a skill used in which of the following? (1) Writing essays (2) Taking notes (3) Summarizing (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a benefit of paraphrasing? (1) It helps you memorize text (2) It helps you understand and explain ideas (3) It allows you to copy without credit (4) It makes writing longer
Which of the following is a correct paraphrase of 'She quickly finished her homework before dinner.'? (1) She did her homework fast before eating. (2) She finished her homework. (3) She ate dinner after her homework. (4) She did her homework.
Which of the following is a good paraphrasing technique? (1) Change the order of ideas (2) Use synonyms (3) Both 1 and 2 (4) None of the above
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you ________ difficult information.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing can help you ________ information from different sources.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing helps to show that you ________ the material.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing involves changing both the ________ and the structure of the original text.
Is it acceptable to only change a few words when paraphrasing? Yes or No.
Is it necessary to change the meaning of the original text when paraphrasing? Yes or No.
Is it necessary to paraphrase every source you use in your writing? Yes or No.
Is it okay to use some of the same words as the original text when paraphrasing? Yes or No.
