Paraphrasing Skills Quiz

Which of the following is an example of paraphrasing?

• "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" exactly as it appears in the source.

• The fast, brown fox leaps over the idle dog.

• "The quick brown fox" leaps over a lazy dog.

• A fox that is "quick and brown" jumps over a dog that is lazy.

What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?

• To copy the exact words from the source.

• To make the text longer.

• To use someone else's ideas without giving them credit.

• To restate information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Which of the following demonstrates the use of a different sentence structure in paraphrasing? (Yoda)

• The cat sat on the mat.

• On the mat sat the cat.

• The cat is sitting on the mat.

• The cat did sit upon the mat.

What is the difference between a direct quote and paraphrasing?

• A direct quote changes the original text, while paraphrasing keeps it the same.

• There is no difference; both are considered plagiarism.

• A direct quote uses the exact words from the source with quotation marks, while paraphrasing restates the information in your own words without changing the meaning.

• Paraphrasing uses quotation marks, while a direct quote does not.

Which of the following is NOT a skill involved in effective paraphrasing?

• Copying large sections of text word for word.

• Recognizing key details in the original text.

• Using different sentence order.

• Restating information in your own words.

Why is it important to avoid plagiarism when paraphrasing?

• To make the text as long as possible.

• To ensure the original author receives appropriate credit for their ideas.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the writing more difficult to understand.

Which technique is NOT appropriate for paraphrasing?

• Using synonyms for key words.

• Keeping the sentence structure exactly the same as the source.

• Changing the voice from active to passive or vice versa.

• Summarizing the main idea in your own words.

When paraphrasing, how can you ensure you are not plagiarizing?

• By copying the text exactly and not citing the source.

• By only changing a few words in the sentence.

• By completely rewriting the text in your own words and citing the source.

• By using as many direct quotes as possible.

What is a key detail to remember when paraphrasing?

• It is acceptable to change the meaning of the original text.

• You should not add your own opinions or interpretations.

• Paraphrasing requires the use of quotation marks.

• The length of the paraphrased text should be exactly the same as the original.

Paraphrase the phrase by putting it into your own words: defeat our opponent

• defeat our opponent
• win your opponent
• beat our rivals
• win our enemies