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Quoting, Paraphrazing, and Summarizing

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

To repeat or copy the words of (another), usually with acknowledgment of the source, is definition of:

a)

paraphrazing

b)

Quoting

c)

Summarizing

2.

The following are some of the criteria for quoting, except

a)

must be shorter and condensed

b)

Must be identical to the original

c)

Must match source document word for word.

d)

Must be attributed to the original author.

3.

To put a passage from source material into own word, is definition of

a)

quoting

b)

paraphrazing

c)

summarizing

4.

To put the main idea(s) into own words, including only the main point(s), is definition of:

a)

Summarizing

b)

Paraphrasing

c)

Quoting

5.

why do we need to learn about quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing?

a)

Give examples of several points of view on a subject

b)

to implement the plagiarism method

c)

Provide support for claims or add credibility to your writing.

d)

Call attention to a position that you wish to agree or disagree with.

6.

“The systematic development of literacy and schooling meant a new division in society, between the educated and the uneducated” (Cook-Gumperz, 1986, p. 27).


The sentence above is an example of:

a)

quoting

b)

Summarizing

c)

Paraphrasing

7.

The changes in the sentences above are examples of:

a)

quoting

b)

paraphrasing

c)

summarizing

8.

Distilling an idea’s essence, is definition of:

a)

quoting

b)

paraphrasing

c)

summarizing

9.

The following are the correct techniques for paraphrasing:

a)

Change from quoted speech to indirect speech (or vice versa).

b)

Change from active voice to passive voice (or vice versa).

c)

Change to antonyms

d)

Change from a clause to a phrase (or vice versa).

10.

Bobby said, “I need to take a taxi.” >>>

Bobby said that he needed to take a taxi.


The change in the sentence above is an example of:

a)

quoting

b)

paraphrasing

c)

summarizing

11.

The science class viewed the comet >>>

The comet was viewed by the science class


The change in the sentence above is an example of:

a)

quoting

b)

paraphrasing

c)

Summarizing

12.

Your bags will be carried by a hotel employee>>

Your luggage will be picked up by a bell boy.


The change in the sentence above is an example of using one of the paraphrasing techniques:

a)

Change from a clause to a phrase (or vice versa).

b)

Change from active voice to passive voice (or vice versa).

c)

Change to synonyms.

d)

Change from quoted speech to indirect speech (or vice versa).