Paraphrasing Quiz

Paraphrasing means-

• To copy something word for word

• To write something in new words but keep the meaning the same

• To give your opinion about something you read

To write a good paraphrase you can-

• Use synonyms for some of the words

• Give your own opinion

• Copy/paste the sentence

Paraphrase this sentence-

The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.

• Tigers are the biggest cats, and have black and orange stripes.

• Tigers are much bigger than other kinds of cats, like lions or bobcats, and they have a very interesting pattern.

• The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.

Paraphrase this sentence-

The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.

• The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.

• Ball pythons are a snake that live in Africa and make very good pets.

• Ball pythons live in Africa in grasslands and forests.

When you put the words of others into your own words, you are doing what?

• plagiarizing
• writing
• cheating
• paraphrasing

If you use your own words, you should use quotation marks when paraphrasing.

• true

• false

Key terms can remain the same when paraphrasing.

• true

• false

Paraphrasing can lead to plagiarism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When paraphrasing, it is important to include all the important points of the original text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Paraphrasing by only changing around the original words of a text is considered plagiarism.

• TRUE

• FALSE