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.

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Explain the difference between quoting and paraphrasing.

Explain why it is important to check your paraphrase against the original text.

Explain why paraphrasing is not the same as changing a few words in a sentence.

Paraphrase the following sentence: 'The sun rises in the east every morning.'

Paraphrase the following: 'Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems.'

Paraphrase the following: 'Global warming is causing sea levels to rise.'

Paraphrase the following: 'Reading regularly can improve your vocabulary.'

Paraphrase the following: 'The internet has changed the way people communicate.'

Paraphrase the following: 'The library closes at 6 PM every weekday.'

Paraphrase the following: 'Traveling can broaden your perspective.'

Paraphrase the sentence: 'Exercise is important for maintaining good health.'

Paraphrase the sentence: 'Learning a new language takes time and effort.'

Paraphrase the sentence: 'Many students find mathematics challenging.'

Paraphrase the sentence: 'Technology is advancing at a rapid pace.'

Paraphrase the sentence: 'The weather was so bad that the match was cancelled.'

Paraphrase the sentence: 'Water is essential for all living things.'

What does it mean to paraphrase a text?

Why is paraphrasing important in academic writing?

Describe a situation in which paraphrasing would be more appropriate than quoting directly.

Explain how paraphrasing can help you avoid plagiarism in academic writing.