GEC-ESSAY B1-Lesson 2-Paraphrasing techniques - practice

Which is true about paraphrasing?

• Changing the meaning

• Changing word orders

• Translating into another language

• Giving your ideas

I can't type very well.--> I am not good at typing.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word order

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

The picture shows a great view of the sea. --> The photo depicts a wonderful view of the sea.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word order

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

The number of cars in big cities is increasing. --> There is an increase in the number of cars in big cities.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word forms

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

The project was a great success thanks to their hard work. --> Thanks to their hard work, the project was a great success.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word orders

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

She doesn't know how to swim. She took a swimming course. --> As she doesn't know how to swim, she took a swimming course.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word orders

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

The Internet has made considerable changes to people's lives. --> The Internet has changed people's lives considerably.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word forms

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

I really don't WANT TO go out tonight. --> I really don't FEEL LIKE going out tonight.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used in WANT TO and FEEL LIKE?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word forms

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

Rock stars often wear glasses. They don't want to be recognized. --> Rock stars often wear glasses because they don't want to be recognized.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

• Using synonyms

• Changing word forms

• Changing sentence structures

• Combining short sentences

Which of the following is NOT a paraphrasing technique?

• Using antonyms

• Using explanations

• Giving your opinion

• Changing structures