Semester 1 Review

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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, often making it longer and more detailed.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of condensing information into a shorter form, using your own words to capture the main ideas.

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How do paraphrasing and summarizing differ?

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Paraphrasing is longer and more detailed, while summarizing is shorter and focuses on main ideas.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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Effect refers to a change that has occurred as a result of an action or event.

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What does 'affect' mean?

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Affect refers to the influence or impact that something has on someone or something.

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What is the purpose of a supporting sentence?

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The purpose of a supporting sentence is to provide additional evidence or details that reinforce the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does 'reflection' mean in the context of thinking?

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Reflection means the process of thinking deeply about something, analyzing thoughts and questions.

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What is the correct usage of 'accept' in a sentence?

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Accept means to receive or agree to something, as in 'Will you accept my advice?'

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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Accept means to receive, while except means to exclude.

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What is a main idea in a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the paragraph discusses.