Paraphrasing

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To express someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as the original word.

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Which of the following is NOT a paraphrasing technique?

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Writing down the words exactly as you see them.

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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To restate information in a new way while maintaining the original meaning.

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Give an example of a paraphrase for 'The students had a tough time with the biology test.'

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The students did not understand the biology test.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas, while quoting involves using their exact words.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'moving phrases' refer to in paraphrasing?

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Changing the order of phrases in a sentence to create a new version.

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Provide a paraphrase for 'Myrtle Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.'

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Each year, many people visit Myrtle Beach.

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What is the first step in paraphrasing a text?

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Read the text carefully to understand its meaning.