WorksheetsParaphrasing practice
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Paraphrasing means-
To copy something word for word
To write something in new words but keep the meaning the same
To give your opinion about something you read
To write a good paraphrase you can-
Use synonyms for some of the words
Give your own opinion
Copy/paste the sentence
Paraphrase this sentence-
The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.
Tigers are the biggest cats, and have black and orange stripes.
Tigers are much bigger than other kinds of cats, like lions or bobcats, and they have a very interesting pattern.
The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.
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The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.
The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.
Ball pythons are a snake that live in Africa and make very good pets.
Ball pythons live in Africa in grasslands and forests.
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Which inference about Daniel is supported by the information in paragraph 6?
What is true about Daniel based on paragraph 6?
Which inference about Daniel is supported by the information in paragraph 6?
Write a summary of paragraph 6.
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Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the meaning of speculate?
Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the meaning of speculate?
Which words from paragraph 2 give a hint about the definition of speculate?
Reread paragraph 2 and give the definition of the word speculate.
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The author includes the photograph of the ravine most likely to support which idea?
The picture of the ravine shows the reader that-
The author includes the photograph of the ravine most likely to support which idea?
Describe the picture of the ravine.
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In paragraph 20, how do Maria’s comments influence Rosita?
Reread paragraph 20. What Maria says affects Rosita by-
What is Maria's personality like in paragraph 20?
In paragraph 20, how do Maria’s comments influence Rosita?
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Which sentence best identifies Carmen’s central conflict?
Which sentence best identifies Carmen’s central conflict?
What is the lesson Carmen has to learn in the story?
Which sentence shows Carmen's main problem?
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What does the organizational structure of the section help the author emphasize?
What does the organizational structure of the section help the author emphasize?
The way the facts are ordered shows that-
What is the main idea of the passage?
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Which conclusion is supported by the information in paragraph 3 of the selection?
Which statement is true based on paragraph 3?
Why did the author most likely write this passage?
Which conclusion is supported by the information in paragraph 3 of the selection?
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What does the poet’s use of the simile in line 4 prompt the listener to think about?
What mood does the simile create?
What does the poet’s use of the simile in line 4 prompt the listener to think about?
The simile is meant to remind the reader of-
Paraphrase: Explain what the overall theme of the passage is?
What is the message/lesson of the story?
Where does the story take place?
What is the character's personality?
What is the emotion of the poem?
Paraphrase: Which of the following best describes the setting?
What is the message/lesson of the story?
Where does the story take place?
What is the character's personality?
What is the emotion of the poem?
Paraphrase: How is the protagonist characterized?
What is the message/lesson of the story?
Where does the story take place?
What is the character's personality?
What is the emotion of the poem?
Paraphrase: What is the mood of the poem?
What is the message/lesson of the story?
Where does the story take place?
What is the character's personality?
What is the emotion of the poem?
Paraphrase: Which of the following can the reader conclude about paragraph 3?
Which is true about paragraph 3?
What's the main idea of paragrapg 3?
Which of these is the main idea of the whole passage?
Which sentence is proof that Mars is cold?
Paraphrase: Paragraph 2 is mostly about...
Which is true about paragraph 3?
What's the main idea of paragraph 3?
Which of these is the main idea of the whole passage?
Which sentence is proof that Mars is cold?
Paraphrase: Which of the following best expresses the controlling idea of the passage?
Which is true about paragraph 3?
What's the main idea of paragraph 3?
Which of these is the main idea of the whole passage?
Which sentence is proof that Mars is cold?
Paraphrase: Which sentence provides evidence for the claim that the average temperature of Mars is below the freezing point of water?
Which is true about paragraph 3?
What is true about this sentence?
Which of these is the main idea of the whole passage?
Which sentence is proof that Mars is cold?
Paraphrase: Read this sentence. "The cheetah was faster than lightning." What can the reader conclude about this sentence?
Which is true about paragraph 3?
What is true about this sentence?
Which of these is the main idea of the whole passage?
Which sentence is proof that Mars is cold?
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Write an essay about how the friendship shows the lesson/message.
Write an essay about how Angie feels about Paul.
Write an essay about why the setting is important.
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Write a short answer- why is Angie important to the end?
Write an essay- what is Angie's personality?
Write a short answer- Where does Angie live?
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Write a short answer- what is the main emotion?
Write an essay- why is the setting important to the characters?
Write an essay- where is the setting?
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Write a short answer- what is the main problem?
Write an essay- how does the setting cause a problem?
Write a short answer- where is the play set?
