Paraphrasing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing text while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

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The purpose of paraphrasing is to express the same ideas in a different way, often to clarify or simplify the original text.

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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 does it mean to move phrases in paraphrasing?

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Moving phrases involves changing the order of words or phrases in a sentence to create a new structure while keeping the original meaning.

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What is sentence combining in paraphrasing?

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Sentence combining is the technique of merging two or more sentences into one to create a more concise expression.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas or work as your own without proper attribution.

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How can you avoid plagiarism when paraphrasing?

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To avoid plagiarism, ensure that you completely rephrase the original text and provide proper citations.

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What is an example of a paraphrase?

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Original: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Paraphrase: 'The mat was occupied by the cat.'

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Why is it important to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing is important for understanding, summarizing information, and avoiding plagiarism.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific text, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a larger text.