TOEFL paraphrasing

When we paraphrase...

• we copy someone's words exactly. We do not change any words in his/her sentences.

• we change the meaning of someone's words to a new meaning.

• we change someone's words and/or sentence structure into our own words, but we keep his/her meaning.

• we create our own new story.

Which of the following word pairs are synonyms?

• big & small

• smart & stupid

• important & clean

• smart & intelligent

Which of the following word pairs are synonyms?

• candy & cat

• incredible & amazing

• book & magazine

• day & night

Which of the following words are synonyms?

• student & pupil

• eat & drink

• awful & wonderful

• art & math

"Modern technology makes life more convenient."

Choose the best paraphrase of this sentence.

• Life was better when technology was simpler.

• Modern technology makes life more convenient.

• It is true that current technological advancements have improved the level of convenience in modern life.

• Modern technology doesn't make life more convenient.

You are given the following essay question on a test:"Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?"

Choose the best way to start the essay. Focus on what is the best paraphrase even if you disagree with the opinion.

• I agree that children should never be educated at home by their parents.

• Although many people are opposed to homeschooling, I believe that children can greatly benefit from being taught by their parents.

• I disagree that children should never be educated at home by their parents.

• Children are so cute!

Which sentence is an example of a concession or acknowledging the opposite point of view?

• I am right when I say pizza is amazing.

• Everybody loves pizza.

• Although I love pizza.

• Although some people may enjoy pizza, I do not share this sentiment.

"Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? Discuss."

Choose the best paraphrase of this question for use in your introduction.

• It is an inhumane practice to keep undomesticated animals in zoos.

• Zoos are cruel to wild animals.

• Zoos are bad for wild animals.

• Wild animals don't like zoos.

What is a synonym for "important"? Choose the best answer.

• essential

• significant

• vital

• Essential", "significant", and "vital" are all synonyms of "important".

• None of the three words is a synonym for "important"

It is a good idea in an essay to ignore the opposite point of view. You should only talk about your own opinion, not that of others.

• True. It is better to hide the arguments of the opposition.

• False. It's important to show both sides of an argument.