Paraphrasing and Plagiarism Quiz

What is the main purpose of paraphrasing?

• To remove information from the original text

• To copy the original text exactly

• To rewrite a passage in your own words

• To change the meaning of the original text

Which of the following is NOT a step in effective paraphrasing?

• Citing the original source

• Comparing your version with the original text

• Reading the original text multiple times

• Writing your version while looking at the original text

Why is it important to compare your paraphrased text with the original?

• To check if the original text is longer

• To verify the original text is accurate

• To make sure you have not used the same words

• To ensure you have copied the text correctly

What should you do if your paraphrased text contains phrases identical to the original?

• Delete them from your text

• Rephrase them while keeping the original meaning

• Add more identical phrases

• Leave them as they are

What is the benefit of citing your sources?

• It acknowledges the original source of the ideas

• It shows you have created the ideas yourself

• It allows you to avoid reading the original text

• It makes your text longer