Paraphrase

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate something in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'the lonely girl' mean when paraphrased?

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It can be paraphrased as 'the isolated young woman'.

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What does 'the steamy night' mean when paraphrased?

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It can be paraphrased as 'the hot evening'.

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What does 'the difficult assignment' mean when paraphrased?

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It can be paraphrased as 'the challenging task'.

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What does 'beside my father' mean when paraphrased?

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It can be paraphrased as 'next to my dad'.

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What does 'remove your headphones' mean when paraphrased?

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It can be paraphrased as 'take out your earbuds'.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing helps to show understanding of the material and can make information clearer.

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How can you practice paraphrasing?

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You can practice by reading a sentence and then trying to write it in your own words.