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Paraphrasing

English Language

Paraphrasing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Paraphrasing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 8
Describe a situation where paraphrasing would be more appropriate than quoting.
Explain the difference between quoting and paraphrasing.
Explain why it is important to use your own words when paraphrasing.
Paraphrase the following sentence: 'Many students find mathematics challenging.'
Paraphrase the following: 'Global warming is causing changes in weather patterns around the world.'
Paraphrase the following: 'The library closes at 6 PM every weekday.'
Read the following sentence: 'The cat slept on the warm windowsill all afternoon.' Paraphrase this sentence.
What does it mean to paraphrase a text?
What is one way to check if your paraphrase is too close to the original?
What is the first step in paraphrasing a passage?
What is the main goal of paraphrasing?
What should you check after paraphrasing a passage?
What should you do if you cannot paraphrase a sentence without changing its meaning?
Why is paraphrasing important in academic writing?