Paraphrasing

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is the act of rewording or rephrasing text to express the same idea in a different way.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing helps to clarify understanding, avoid plagiarism, and improve writing skills.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a text into a shorter form, capturing the essence without detailed explanations.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing rewords the original text while maintaining its length, whereas summarizing shortens the text and focuses on main ideas.

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What is a key characteristic of effective paraphrasing?

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Effective paraphrasing maintains the original meaning while using different words and sentence structures.

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How can you check if your paraphrase is accurate?

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Compare your paraphrase with the original text to ensure the meaning is preserved and the wording is different.

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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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Give an example of a synonym for 'happy'.

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A synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'.

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What is a context clue?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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How can context clues assist in paraphrasing?

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Context clues can help identify the meaning of words or phrases, making it easier to rephrase them accurately.