WorksheetsParaphrasing
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 12mins
Paraphrasing is rewriting the ideas of the original text by using different words based on your own is a definition of paraphrasing by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
False
True
Delivering the same meaning in different forms by restating the text of other works is a definition of paraphrasing by Monash University.
True
False
Summary is briefly describing the information from the original source by only providing the main points is a definition of summary by Cambridge Dictionary.
False
True
Summary is about synthesizing the main ideas of original texts by rewriting based on your own wordings is a definition of summary by Oxford Dictionary of English.
True
False
Which of the following are the correct statements of why do we need paraphrasing?
One fundamental skill so as to enhance academic credibility
Switch the voices of the sentence
Formulate new sentence structure
These are the strategies of Effective Paraphrasing, except…
It should be rewritten with your own words
It should have different structure and vocabulary to the original work
Avoid the risk of plagiarism
These are the Strategies for Paraphrasing, except…
Switch the voices of the sentence
Modify the parts of speech
Revise accordingly
Which of the following are the correct statements of what to do during summarising?
Write the summary from the notes instead of the original text to avoid plagiarism. Re-organizing is allowed
Find synonyms for particular words
Specific terms of particular fields could remain unchanged
Monash University conveys the idea that paraphrasing is not only about replacement or rearrangement of sentence structure but also substantial.
True
False
Which of the following are not the effective way of paraphrasing?
It should have different structure and vocabulary
It should be cited
It should be written not too far from the original sentences
What’s the importance of paraphrasing, except…
To avoid plagiarism and get credits
To increase one’s comprehension
As one of the skills to enhance our writing
Using synonyms is an effective way to paraphrase?
True
False
What shouldn’t be done in paraphrasing?
Use extreme words reduction that causes insignificant meanings
Changing in sentence structure
Meanings of the original source remained the same
How is a good effective summary?
Logical and connected ideas
Gathering points
Shorter and possible to have less significant details
What comes before paraphrasing?
Understand the text thoroughly
Understand throughout the text
Looking for synonyms
Clarifying that you use other’s viewpoints is a must in paraphrasing.
True
False
What is the last step of Paraphrasing?
(a)
What is a thing we need to do after summarizing?
(a)
All writers do not need to carefully consider which method to use when synthesizing the sources’ ideas with their own because they all are the same.
True
False
All summaries, paraphrases, and quotations only need source citations in-text in parentheses or on a works cited page.
True
False
It is plagiarism when writers paraphrasing ideas but not including a source citation.
True
False
When we paraphrase only some of the sentences, we need to use quotation marks.
True
False
These are Plotnick's methods of paraphrase, except…
Convert the ideas from the sources into full sentences
Provide a reference.
Go back to the original source to ensure that (a) your paraphrase is accurate and (b) you have truly said things in your own words.
Go back to the original source to ensure that (a) your paraphrase is accurate and (b) you have truly said things in your own words.
Paraphrase
Direct quotation
Summarize
“According to Mellisa (2018) …” is an example of
“According to Mellisa (2018) …” is an example of
Direct quotation
Summarize
The correct step to paraphrase is …
Note the key concepts - understand the text - write your version of the text - compare the source and your text
Understand the text - write your version of the text - note the key concepts- compare the source and your text
Understand the text - note the key concepts - write your version of the text - compare the source and your text
Paraphrase this sentence: She angered me with her inappropriate comments and disrespectfulness at the dinner table.
(a)
The act of presenting someone else’s work or idea as their own is considered as ?
Plagiarism
Academic dishonesty
Academic dishonesty
All of these
Referred documents must be cited as
Endnote
Bibliographies
footnote
All of these
Which of the following acts constitute plagiarism?
Presenting other’s work as own
Paraphrasing without citation
Quoting other’s work without quotation marks
All of these
What are the common forms of plagiarism?
Direct copying
Word switch
Self-plagiarism
All of these
What are the common reasons for plagiarism in student assignments?
Academic Pressure
Poor Writing Skills
Ignorance about citation form and style
All of these
Plagiarism is ?
OK sometimes
Always wrong because it is theft and fraud
Not at all wrong
a & c both
A ____________ is placed within the text and includes the authors’ last names and the publication year. A ___________ is placed at the end of a paper and includes information on the authors, year, the title of the source, and publication data to prevent plagiarism and give proper citation to work referred.
quotation; citation
reference list; quotation
Citation; reference list
reference list; citation
Why is paraphrasing a good way to avoid plagiarizing a source?
It doesn't give any credit to an original source
It shows your readers you have a firm grasp of the subject
It suggests that you personally know a source that you quote
It shows your teacher that you're able to use correct grammar
why do we care so much about plagiarism?
(a)
