Paraphrase and Summary Practice

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What is a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase restates the original text in your own words.

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What is a summary?

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A summary includes only the main ideas of the text.

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Choose the best paraphrase: The team's soccer jerseys were designed by Nike.

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Nike created the team's jerseys.

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What is the best summary of the text about the Titanic?

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The Titanic was mistakenly thought to be unsinkable.

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What does a paraphrase not include?

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A paraphrase does not include your own opinion.

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What does a summary not include?

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A summary does not include your own opinion.

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What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

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A paraphrase restates the text in detail, while a summary condenses the main ideas.

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Why is paraphrasing important?

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Paraphrasing shows understanding of the text and helps avoid plagiarism.

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When should you use a summary?

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Use a summary when you want to convey the main points of a text without details.

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What is an example of a paraphrase?

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Original: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Paraphrase: 'The cat was sitting on the mat.'