Quoting and Paraphrasing Skills Quiz

Which of the following is a direct quote from a text?

• "The sun sets in the west," said the teacher.

• The teacher mentioned that the sun sets in the west.

• The sun sets in the west according to the teacher.

• The teacher explained about the sunset.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main idea of the following passage: "Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. They have been human's best friends for centuries."

• Dogs are dangerous animals.

• Dogs are loyal and have been companions to humans for a long time.

• Dogs are wild animals.

• Dogs are difficult to train.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence is a paraphrase of the following quote: "Reading books can expand your knowledge and imagination."

• Reading books is boring.

• Books can help you learn more and think creatively.

• Reading is a waste of time.

• Books are only for entertainment.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the difference between quoting and paraphrasing.

• Quoting uses the exact words from a text, while paraphrasing uses different words to express the same idea.

• Quoting is longer than paraphrasing.

• Paraphrasing is copying the text exactly.

• Quoting and paraphrasing are the same.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a summary of the passage: "The rainforest is home to a diverse range of animals and plants. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the earth's climate."

• The rainforest is a dangerous place.

• The rainforest is important for the earth's climate and has many species.

• The rainforest is only full of trees.

• The rainforest is not important.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main idea of this text: "Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. It helps in reducing stress and improving overall well-being."

• Exercise is only good for physical health.

• Exercise is beneficial for health and reduces stress.

• Exercise is not important.

• Exercise is only for athletes.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is a direct quote?

• "The moon orbits the Earth," explained the scientist.

• The scientist said that the moon orbits the Earth.

• The moon orbits the Earth according to the scientist.

• The scientist talked about the moon's orbit.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Paraphrase the following sentence: "The internet is a valuable resource for finding information quickly."

• The internet is not useful.

• The internet helps you find information fast.

• The internet is only for entertainment.

• The internet is slow.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence is a summary of the passage: "Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow. They use these resources to produce food through photosynthesis."

• Plants only need water to grow.

• Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to make food.

• Plants do not need sunlight.

• Plants grow without any resources.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main idea of this text: "The invention of the airplane changed the way people travel. It made long-distance travel faster and more accessible."

• Airplanes are dangerous.

• Airplanes made travel faster and easier.

• Airplanes are only for the rich.

• Airplanes are not important.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2