Paraphrasing and Summarizing

"The scientist worked tirelessly to discover a cure for the disease."

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

• A. The scientist worked day and night to find a cure for the disease.

• B. The scientist was very tired and didn’t want to work anymore.

• C. The scientist discovered the cure quickly.

• D. The disease was cured by the scientist.

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"The rain poured down for hours, flooding the streets and forcing people to stay indoors."

Which of the following is the best paraphrase of this passage?

• A. The rain made people stay inside because it flooded the streets.

• B. The rain caused floods that made it difficult for people to go outside.

• C. It rained heavily, and everyone went outside to enjoy it.

• D. The rain was light and lasted for a short time, making people stay inside.

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"The lion is considered the king of the jungle. Lions are strong, powerful animals that hunt in groups called prides. They are known for their courage and strength, making them feared by other animals."

Which of the following is the best summary of this passage?

• A. Lions are known for hunting other animals and living in the jungle.

• B. Lions are strong animals that live in prides and are respected by other animals.

• C. Lions are the best hunters because they are powerful and hunt in prides.

• D. Lions are always afraid of other animals, which is why they hunt in groups.

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"The sun is essential for life on Earth. It provides warmth and energy to plants, animals, and humans. Without the sun, life as we know it would not exist."

Which of the following is the best summary of this paragraph?

• A. The sun provides energy to humans, plants, and animals.

• B. The sun is important for life because it gives warmth and energy to living things.

• C. The sun is big and hot, making it important for plants.

• D. Without the sun, humans would not survive because they need warmth.

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Which of the following statements explains the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

• A. Paraphrasing shortens a text, and summarizing makes it longer.

• B. Paraphrasing involves rewriting a text in your own words, while summarizing condenses the main points.

• C. Summarizing changes the original meaning of a text, and paraphrasing does not.

• D. Paraphrasing focuses on main ideas, and summarizing focuses on small details.

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"The novel was about a young girl who learned important life lessons through her travels around the world."

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

• A. The novel tells the story of a girl’s adventures and what she learned from them.

• B. The novel is about a girl who travels around the world and becomes an adult.

• C. A girl travels and learns life lessons in the book.

• D. The novel is about a girl who visits many countries.

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Which of the following is a reason why paraphrasing is useful when responding to a text?

• A. It helps you write less and save time.

• B. It allows you to copy the text directly and avoid mistakes.

• C. It shows that you understand the text by putting it into your own words.

• D. It summarizes the main points without losing any details.

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Which of the following is true about summarizing?

• A. Summarizing involves rewriting the entire text in your own words.

• B. Summarizing helps to focus on the key points and ideas in a shorter version.

• C. Summarizing means copying the text exactly as it is written.

• D. Summarizing provides the same amount of detail as the original text.

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