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Paraphrasing

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

False

b)

True

2.

Delivering the same meaning in different forms by restating the text of other works is a definition of paraphrasing by Monash University.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Summary is briefly describing the information from the original source by only providing the main points is a definition of summary by Cambridge Dictionary.

a)

False

b)

True

4.

 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.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following are the correct statements of why do we need paraphrasing?

a)

One fundamental skill so as to enhance academic credibility

b)

Switch the voices of the sentence

c)

Formulate new sentence structure

6.

These are the strategies of Effective Paraphrasing, except…

a)

It should be rewritten with your own words

b)

It should have different structure and vocabulary to the original work

c)

Avoid the risk of plagiarism

7.

These are the Strategies for Paraphrasing, except…

a)

Switch the voices of the sentence

b)

Modify the parts of speech

c)

Revise accordingly

8.

Which of the following are the correct statements of what to do during summarising?

a)

Write the summary from the notes instead of the original text to avoid plagiarism. Re-organizing is allowed

b)

Find synonyms for particular words

c)

Specific terms of particular fields could remain unchanged

9.

Monash University conveys the idea that paraphrasing is not only about replacement or rearrangement of sentence structure but also substantial.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which of the following are not the effective way of paraphrasing?

a)

 It should have different structure and vocabulary

b)

It should be cited

c)

It should be written not too far from the original sentences

11.

What’s the importance of paraphrasing, except…

a)

To avoid plagiarism and get credits

b)

To increase one’s comprehension

c)

 As one of the skills to enhance our writing

12.

Using synonyms is an effective way to paraphrase?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What shouldn’t be done in paraphrasing?

a)

 Use extreme words reduction that causes insignificant meanings

b)

 Changing in sentence structure

c)

 Meanings of the original source remained the same

14.

  How is a good effective summary?

a)

Logical and connected ideas

b)

Gathering points

c)

Shorter and possible to have less significant details

15.

What comes before paraphrasing?

a)

Understand the text thoroughly

b)

Understand throughout the text

c)

Looking for synonyms

16.

  Clarifying that you use other’s viewpoints is a must in paraphrasing.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

What is the last step of Paraphrasing?

(a)  

18.

What is a thing we need to do after summarizing?

(a)  

19.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

All summaries, paraphrases, and quotations only need source citations in-text in parentheses or on a works cited page.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

 It is plagiarism when writers paraphrasing ideas but not including a source citation.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

When we paraphrase only some of the sentences, we need to use quotation marks.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

These are Plotnick's methods of paraphrase, except…

a)

Convert the ideas from the sources into full sentences

b)

Provide a reference.

c)

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.

24.

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.

a)

Paraphrase

b)

Direct quotation

c)

Summarize

25.

“According to Mellisa (2018) …” is an example of

a)

“According to Mellisa (2018) …” is an example of

b)

Direct quotation

c)

Summarize

26.

The correct step to paraphrase is …

a)

Note the key concepts - understand the text - write your version of the text - compare the source and your text

b)

Understand the text - write your version of the text - note the key concepts- compare the source and your text

c)

Understand the text - note the key concepts - write your version of the text - compare the source and your text

27.

Paraphrase this sentence: She angered me with her inappropriate comments and disrespectfulness at the dinner table.

(a)  

28.

The act of presenting someone else’s work or idea as their own is considered as ?

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Academic dishonesty

c)

Academic dishonesty

d)

All of these

29.

Referred documents must be cited as

a)

Endnote

b)

Bibliographies

c)

footnote

d)

All of these

30.

Which of the following acts constitute plagiarism?

a)

 Presenting other’s work as own

b)

 Paraphrasing without citation

c)

 Quoting other’s work without quotation marks

d)

 All of these

31.

What are the common forms of plagiarism?

a)

Direct copying

b)

Word switch

c)

Self-plagiarism

d)

All of these

32.

What are the common reasons for plagiarism in student assignments?

a)

Academic Pressure

b)

 Poor Writing Skills

c)

Ignorance about citation form and style

d)

All of these

33.

Plagiarism is ?

a)

OK sometimes

b)

Always wrong because it is theft and fraud

c)

Not at all wrong

d)

 a & c both

34.

 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.

a)

quotation; citation

b)

reference list; quotation

c)

Citation; reference list

d)

reference list; citation

35.

Why is paraphrasing a good way to avoid plagiarizing a source?

a)

It doesn't give any credit to an original source

b)

It shows your readers you have a firm grasp of the subject

c)

It suggests that you personally know a source that you quote

d)

It shows your teacher that you're able to use correct grammar

36.

why do we care so much about plagiarism?

(a)