PARAPHRASING & SUMMARISING

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is putting information into your own words.

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What is the purpose of summarising?

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Summarising condenses information to its main points, providing a brief overview.

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Identify a key difference between paraphrasing and summarising.

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Paraphrasing involves rewording a specific passage, while summarising involves condensing the overall content.

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What is a good strategy for effective paraphrasing?

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Read the original text, understand its meaning, and then write it in your own words without looking.

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What does it mean to 'rephrase' a sentence?

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Rephrasing means to express the same idea using different words or structure.

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Provide an example of a paraphrase for the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The mat was occupied by the cat.

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What is the main goal of summarising a text?

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The main goal is to capture the essential ideas and main points in a concise form.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most repeated concepts throughout the text.

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What is an example of a summarised version of a longer text?

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A summary of a book might include the title, author, main characters, and the central conflict.

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What is the importance of using your own words in paraphrasing?

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Using your own words helps demonstrate understanding and avoids plagiarism.