Practice Use Your Own Words (Paraphrasing) - 3.3.1.4 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE 8 English
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Use Your Own Words (Paraphrasing)

3.3.1.4 - Use Your Own Words (Paraphrasing)

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Question 1 Easy

What is paraphrasing?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would explain someone else's ideas.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What does the term 'paraphrasing' mean?

Restating in original words
Summarizing in fewer words
Interpreting ideas in your own words

💡 Hint: Think of how you would explain someone else's message.

Question 2

True or False: Paraphrasing allows you to directly copy sentences from the text.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what makes paraphrasing different from quoting.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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