Quoting vs. Paraphrasing Quiz

What is the main difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

• Quoting uses exact words, paraphrasing uses own words.

• Quoting is longer than paraphrasing.

• Paraphrasing uses exact words, quoting uses own words.

• Both are the same.

When should you use a quote?

• When the exact wording is important.

• When you want to shorten the text.

• When you don't understand the text.

• When you want to change the meaning.

What is a common mistake when paraphrasing?

• Changing the meaning of the text.

• Using your own words.

• Keeping the original meaning.

• Making the text shorter.

What should you always include when quoting?

• The source of the quote.

• Your own opinion.

• A summary of the quote.

• A question about the quote.

What is the purpose of quoting in writing?

• To provide evidence.

• To make the text longer.

• To confuse the reader.

• To change the meaning.

What is necessary when copying text word for word?

• Use quotation marks and cite the source

• Change the words slightly

• Do not mention the source

• Use a different font.

What is one way to incorporate evidence in your essay besides quoting directly?

• Paraphrasing

• Ignoring

• Deleting

• Highlighting

Which of the following is true about the paraphrase?

• It changes the location

• It changes the length

• It changes the weight

• It changes the type of fish.

Why might the paraphrase be considered inaccurate?

• A) It changes the location

• B) It changes the length

• C) It changes the weight

• D) It changes the type of fish.

Fill in the blank: Sometimes, it is necessary not to look at the original text while paraphrasing to make sure you don’t keep any ______ the same.

• words

• phrases

• sentences

• ideas