B2 Paraphrasing

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  What is paraphrasing? 

• Exact language from a source used in writing essay.

• Restatement of an idea or phrase in a source. Always written in the writer’s own language.

• Some phrases that come from a source and mixed in with a writer's own language.

• Same as plagiarism.

Answer explanation

A paraphrase is a restatement of an idea or phrase from a source, but it is always written in the writer's own language. This means that the writer rephrases the original content using their own words, while still conveying the same meaning. It is a way to incorporate information from a source into one's own writing, without directly copying the exact language used in the source.

Changing some words from the original sentence to synonyms is enough to produce a paraphrased sentence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You cannot just change a few words in the sentence as some synonyms cannot be used in the same context/ is not suitable. Your writing might end up meaning differently or incomprehensible. You have to understand the whole sentence before you start to paraphrase using your own words.

What synonym can you use to replace the underlined word?

"The novel was so captivating that I could not put it down."

• Lengthy

• Boring

• Engaging

• Humorous

Pick the best paraphrase for the sentence below.

The bus arrives at the station every hour.

• The bus stops at the station hourly.

• At the station, the bus reached.

• Every few hours, the bus will reach the station.

• The bus will stop at the station once a day.

Which of the following is an appropriate paraphrase of this sentence? 

"Small dogs make more aggressive companions because they see themselves as personal protectors, while large dogs see the entire property as their territory."

• Small dogs see themselves as the protector of the area.

• Small dogs are aggressive because they see themselves as personal bodyguards, but large dogs view the entire living area as their domain.

• Smaller dogs enjoy protecting their territory, hence they are aggressive.

• Large dogs are aggressive because they need to protect the whole living space while small dogs are quiet.

Choose the most suitable paraphrase for the following sentence.

The cat comes to the door every evening.

• The cat unlocks the door every midnight.

• Every night, the cat approach to the door.

• The door is visited by the cat every evening.

• When evening comes, the cat will surely leave the door.

Which of the following is the best rewording of this sentence? 

"The new employee is eager to learn and is always seeking opportunities to improve."

• The new staff is enthusiastic about learning and is constantly looking for chances to enhance his skills.

• The new employee is happy to know he can always improve his knowledge.

• The new worker lacks knowledge and skills so he is always searching for opportunities.

• The new employee should always learn and improve his skills.

Which of the following have the same meaning to this sentence?

"The success of the project hinges on effective communication."

• Effective communication should not be the main reason to the success of the project.

• The project will only be successful if there is communication.

• Members of the project should communicate more to avoid misunderstanding.

• Effective communication is crucial to ensure the success of the project.

Choose the best paraphrase for the sentence below.

Despite facing numerous obstacles, she managed to complete the challenging project ahead of schedule.​

• To finish her project early, she has to go through many challenges.

• Despite finishing her project earlier, she had to face many obstacles and hurdle.

• She managed to complete the project earlier despite having to deal with many challenges.

• The project was finished early because she was willing to go through many challenges.

Try to paraphrase the following sentence. Remember to fully understand the meaning first. Then try to restate in your own words and style.

"People from all over the world visit the historical museum because it has a large collection of artifacts."

Answer explanation