Paraphrase

Which sentence shows a change in sentence structure only?

• The flowers were watered by the gardener. → The gardener watered the flowers.

• The movie was fascinating. → The film was captivating.

• He runs quickly. → He sprints swiftly.

• She liked the meal. → She enjoyed the food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which paraphrase involves both a change in structure and word choice?

Original: "Many students attended the seminar."

• The seminar was attended by many students.

• Numerous students came to the seminar.

• The seminar attracted many students.

• Students attended the seminar in large numbers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the method: Original: "The teacher explained the theory clearly." Paraphrase: "The instructor clarified the concept effectively."

• Word choice only

• Sentence structure only

• Both word choice and sentence structure

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which paraphrase best captures the meaning of: "Global warming poses a serious threat to wildlife."

• Wildlife is seriously threatened by global warming.

• Wildlife enjoys warmer climates.

• Global warming might be beneficial for wildlife.

• Wildlife often survives global warming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose the most accurate paraphrase: "Many languages are endangered because of globalization."

• Globalization protects many languages.

• Many languages benefit from globalization.

• Globalization puts many languages at risk.

• Many languages improve due to globalization.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Select the best paraphrase: "Regular exercise can significantly improve your health."

• Regular exercise rarely helps your health.

• Your health can greatly benefit from regular physical activity.

• Regular exercise usually has no effect.

• Exercise slightly improves your health.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose the correct paraphrase: "The invention of the internet changed how people communicate."

• Communication was unaffected by the internet.

• People's communication methods stayed the same.

• The internet transformed the ways people communicate.

• People communicate less due to the internet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Select the paraphrase that retains the original meaning: "Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems."

• Eating sugar has no impact on your health.

• Sugar consumption can cause health issues.

• Health improves with higher sugar intake.

• Sugar does not affect your health significantly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2