Worksheets7b. Paraphrasing 2
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
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1.
What does the word paraphrase mean?
a)
to copy someone's exact words
b)
to summarize a paragraph
c)
to put written or spoken words in your own words
d)
to put quotations around the words you copy from text
2.
When you paraphrase, you replace words and phrases with __________ whenever you can.
a)
antonyms
b)
quotation marks
c)
defiinitions
d)
synonyms
3.
When you paraphrase you _________ change names, dates, titles, etc.
a)
should
b)
cannot
c)
always
d)
may
4.
Make sure you ______ words to ensure they are not in the same order as the original text.
a)
realize
b)
recount
c)
rearrange
d)
regulate
5.
All of these are characteristics of a paraphrase except which one?
a)
you put it in your own words
b)
you copy the exact words in order
c)
synonyms may be used
d)
you arrange the words in a different order
6.
All of the following are characteristics of a quote except which one?
a)
uses quotation marks
b)
it's the author's exact words
c)
should include a quotation sentence starter
d)
may contain synonyms for the original words used in the text
7.
The test grade made him cry.
a)
He was upset about his test grade.
b)
He learned that he failed his test.
c)
He made a bad grade on his test.
d)
He wanted to retake his test.
8.
Myrtle Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
a)
Myrtle Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.
b)
Thousands of tourists visit New York each year.
c)
Each year, many people visit Myrtle Beach.
d)
Yearly people travel to Myrtle Beach to work.
9.
The dress of the bride was designed by Vera Wang.
a)
Vera designed the dress of the bride.
b)
The dress of the bride was created by Vera Wang.
c)
The bride's dress was designed.
d)
Vera Wang designed the bride's dress.
10.
In ancient times, pigeons were used to carry mail.
a)
Pigeons were used to carry mail in ancient times.
b)
Pigeons received the mail in ancient times.
c)
Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.
d)
Long ago, eagles were used to deliver mail.
11.
The text states, "The Black Forest Fire was an incredible disaster to hit Colorado."
a)
quotation
b)
paraphrase
12.
People have slumber parties for birthdays or special events.
a)
quotation
b)
paraphrase
13.
The Titantic was more than 12 miles away from its last known location when Ballard found it.
a)
quotation
b)
paraphrase
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