9. Paraphrasing 2

What does the word paraphrase mean?

• to copy someone's exact words
• to summarize a paragraph
• to put written or spoken words in your own words
• to put quotations around the words you copy from text

When you paraphrase, you replace words and phrases with __________ whenever you can.

• antonyms
• quotation marks
• defiinitions
• synonyms

When you paraphrase you _________ change names, dates, titles, etc.

• should
• cannot
• always
• may

Make sure you ______ words to ensure they are not in the same order as the original text.

• realize
• recount
• rearrange
• regulate

All of these are characteristics of a paraphrase except which one?

• you put it in your own words
• you copy the exact words in order
• synonyms may be used
• you arrange the words in a different order

All of the following are characteristics of a quote except which one?

• uses quotation marks
• it's the author's exact words
• should include a quotation sentence starter
• may contain synonyms for the original words used in the text

The test grade made him cry.

• He was upset about his test grade.
• He learned that he failed his test.
• He made a bad grade on his test.
• He wanted to retake his test.

Myrtle Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

• Myrtle Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.
• Thousands of tourists visit New York each year.
• Each year, many people visit Myrtle Beach.
• Yearly people travel to Myrtle Beach to work.

The dress of the bride was designed by Vera Wang.

• Vera designed the dress of the bride.
• The dress of the bride was created by Vera Wang.
• The bride's dress was designed.
• Vera Wang designed the bride's dress.

In ancient times, pigeons were used to carry mail.

• Pigeons were used to carry mail in ancient times.
• Pigeons received the mail in ancient times.
• Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.
• Long ago, eagles were used to deliver mail.