Paraphrasing

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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 plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is taking another person's ideas or words and presenting them as your own, which is considered a serious academic offense.

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What are the characteristics of a good paraphrase?

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A good paraphrase must be correct, in your own words, and make sense.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to retell information in your own words.

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What is the best paraphrase of 'Brazil is the largest country in South America and Suriname is the smallest'?

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The biggest country in South America is Brazil, while the tiniest is Suriname.

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What is the opposite of a synonym?

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

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Why is paraphrasing important in writing?

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Paraphrasing is important because it helps you express ideas in your own words and avoid plagiarism.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas into a shorter form, while paraphrasing involves rewording the original text without changing its meaning.

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What should you always do when using someone else's ideas?

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You should always give credit to the original source when using someone else's ideas.

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What does it mean for a paraphrase to make sense?

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A paraphrase makes sense when it clearly conveys the original idea in a way that is understandable.