5A - PARAPHRASING

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"She completed her assignment on time despite facing numerous challenges."

• A) Despite the many obstacles she encountered, she managed to finish her task punctually.

• B) She struggled with various issues, but she was able to complete her project on schedule.

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"The new museum exhibit attracted a large number of visitors from around the world."

• A) Many people from different parts of the globe were drawn to the museum's new display.

• C) A vast array of individuals visited the museum's latest exhibit, including global travelers.

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"His dedication to his studies enabled him to achieve excellent grades throughout the semester."

• A) His commitment to academics allowed him to attain high marks during the entire term.

• C) He was able to achieve top grades for the entire semester because of his dedication to his studies.

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"The company's innovative approach to problem-solving has led to remarkable growth in a short period."

• A) The company's unique strategy for addressing issues has resulted in impressive expansion within a brief timeframe.

• D) The company's exceptional problem-solving methods have facilitated substantial growth within a limited time span.

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"Despite the inclement weather, the outdoor concert was attended by a sizable crowd."

• A) Regardless of the unfavorable weather conditions, a large audience turned up for the outdoor concert.

• B) Many people braved the bad weather to attend the outdoor concert and formed a significant gathering.

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"Her speech at the conference was well-received due to its insightful content and engaging delivery."

• A) The content of her conference speech was both perceptive and delivered in an engaging manner, leading to a positive response.

• D) The conference audience appreciated her speech for its insightful content and the compelling manner in which it was delivered.

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

"Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good physical health."

• "Consistent physical activity is crucial for upholding optimal physical well-being."

• "Doing exercise sometimes is kind of important to not be totally unhealthy."

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given paragraph while maintaining its original meaning:

“According to Heat magazine, Miley has a list of intense rules for her men-to-be while out on dates. Apparently, her assistant arranges what the guy must wear, do, and talk about on the date. She’s also not into flowers, so he’s banned from bringing her those.”

• As stated in Heat magazine, Miley Cyrus has a number of bizarre rules for dating. She’s so specific about what her dates wear, say, and do, that she has her assistant enforce these rules on dates. Cyrus doesn’t even like flowers and won’t let her dates buy them for her (“These Are Miley Cyrus’ Crazy Dating Rules”).

• According to Heat magazine, Miley Cyrus has a list of rules for her men on dates. Her assistant arranges what guys wear and what they talk about. She doesn’t like flowers, either (“These Are Miley Cyrus’ Crazy Dating Rules”).

Choose the option that best paraphrases the given paragraph while maintaining its original meaning:

“For some reason, cheese-topped donuts are quite popular in Indonesia, and in September 2013 KFC decided to get in on the action, offering a glazed donut topped with shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese.”

• In 2013, a KFC in Indonesia began selling shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese topped glazed donuts, a treat that is popular in this Asian country. (“Over the top international fast-food items”).

• Cheese-topped donuts are popular in Indonesia. In September 2013, KFC decided to offer a glazed donut topped with shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese (“Over the top international fast-food items”).

A paraphrase is similar to a summary because you are rewriting the source in your own words. The key difference is that paraphrases include both key points and subpoints. Because a paraphrase includes detailed information it can sometimes be as long (if not longer) than the original source.

In either case, it’s important to keep the meaning of the original source.

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