[IELTS Sapling] Lesson 05 - Review quiz

What is a simple definition of paraphrase?

• Same meaning but different language

• Same language but different meaning

• Same meaning and same language

• Different meaning and different language

What is NOT a function of paraphrase?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To avoid repetition

• To make our writing go smoothly

• To avoid reepeating important information

When we try to paraphrase a sentence, we need to:

• carefully read the sentence to understand the language used

• read the sentence to identify the key information or message

• pay attention to the wording of the original sentence

• change a sentence into the active or passive voice

A way to paraphrase a sentence is to use s (a)   .

Do we need to change every word in the original sentence when paraphrasing?

• Yes

• No

Find the synonyms for the word underlined:

The main cause of rising pollution is the expansion of industry.

• reason

• result

• grade

• lead

Find the synonyms for the phrase underlined:

This gallery whets my appetite for history.

• causes my thirst

• makes me want more

• saddens me

• cheers me up

Original: You need to consume less sugar.

Paraphrased: Your consumption of sugar should be lessened.

What technique is applied in this case?

• Use synonyms

• Change from active voice to passive voice

• Change the form of words

• Change the sentence structure

Original: My health was not good, so I stayed at home.

Paraphrased: I stayed at home, for my health was not good.

What technique is applied in this case?

• Use synonyms

• Change from active voice to passive voice

• Change the form of words

• Change the sentence structure

Original: Tet is celebrated nationwide, so you can feel the festive atmosphere in every part of Vietnam.

Paraphrased: The ambience of festival can be felt everywhere in Vietnam because the celebration of Tet takes place across the country.

What techniques are applied in this case? (3)

• Use synonyms

• Change from active voice to passive voice

• Change the form of words

• Change the sentence structure