Paraphrasing
English Language
Paraphrasing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain the difference between quoting and paraphrasing.
Explain why it is important to check your paraphrase against the original text.
Explain why paraphrasing is not the same as changing a few words in a sentence.
Paraphrase the following sentence: 'The sun rises in the east every morning.'
Paraphrase the following sentence: 'The sun rises in the east every morning.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Global warming is causing sea levels to rise.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Reading regularly can improve your vocabulary.'
Which of the following is a benefit of paraphrasing? (1) It helps you copy faster (2) It improves your understanding (3) It avoids learning (4) It makes texts longer
Which of the following is a good paraphrasing technique? (1) Reading and understanding the text (2) Using a thesaurus for every word (3) Copying the text (4) Ignoring the main idea
Which of the following is a reason to paraphrase? (1) To memorize text (2) To show understanding (3) To avoid reading (4) To copy information
Which of the following is a sign of good paraphrasing? (1) The text is almost identical to the original (2) The meaning is changed (3) The idea is expressed in a new way (4) The source is not cited
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 useful skill for ______ writing.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing is a way to ______ information from sources into your own writing.
Fill in the blank: Paraphrasing requires you to express the same ______ as the original text.
Is it acceptable to paraphrase without understanding the original text? Yes or No.
Is it necessary to cite the source when you paraphrase? Yes or No.
Paraphrasing is the same as summarizing. True or False?
True or False: Paraphrasing can be used to clarify complex information.
