3.3.1.4 - Use Your Own Words (Paraphrasing)
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What is paraphrasing?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would explain someone else's ideas.
Identify the main idea of this sentence: 'Exercise is essential for maintaining good health.'
💡 Hint: Focus on what the author is stressing overall.
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What does the term 'paraphrasing' mean?
💡 Hint: Think of how you would explain someone else's message.
True or False: Paraphrasing allows you to directly copy sentences from the text.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes paraphrasing different from quoting.
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Given a newspaper article about climate change, paraphrase the key points in a concise paragraph.
💡 Hint: Look for the main argument and use your own expressive style.
Analyze a complex text about economic policies. Distill the core message and paraphrase it.
💡 Hint: Focus on understanding the 'why' behind the policies.
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