Paraphrasing Practice

Rewrite the sentence:

Original: The scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in the

rainforest.

(Focus: Synonym replacement + word form change)

Rewrite the sentence:

2. Original: Many students find mathematics challenging but important for

their future careers.

(Focus: Restructure sentence + replace key

verbs/adjectives)

Rewrite the sentence:

3. Original: Pollution from factories damages the environment and harms

wildlife.

(Focus: Active to passive voice + synonym use)

4. Rewrite using the synonym bank:

Original: Ancient civilizations developed complex systems for agriculture.

Synonym Bank: early societies | created | elaborate | methods | farming

5. Passive ➔ Active Voice:

Original: The novel was read by thousands of teenagers across the country.

6. Combine two sentences:

Original: Solar energy is renewable. It reduces electricity costs.

7. Short Paragraph Paraphrase:

Original: Plastic pollution threatens marine life. Sea creatures often

mistake plastic debris for food, which can cause injury or death. Reducing

single-use plastics is crucial for ocean conservation.