Paraphrasing and Evidence-Based Writing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing in writing?

• To express ideas in your own words

• To translate text into another language

• To summarize text without understanding

• To copy text exactly as it is

What does the 'R' in the RAP strategy stand for?

• Rewrite

• Read

• Review

• Rephrase

What should you do after reading a passage according to the RAP strategy?

• Memorize the passage

• Ignore the passage

• Write down the passage word for word

• Ask yourself about the main idea and details

Which of the following cannot be paraphrased?

• Main ideas

• Keywords

• Dates and names

• Supporting details

Why is it important to use your own words when paraphrasing?

• To change the meaning of the text

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the text longer

What is the first step in the paraphrasing practice instructions?

• Ignore the passage

• Directly quote the passage

• Copy the original passage

• Write a summary

What should you do after copying the original passage for practice?

• Ignore it

• Paraphrase it

• Directly quote it

• Memorize it

Which evidence-based term can be used in paraphrasing?

• The author deletes

• The author explains

• The author copies

• The author ignores

Why is paraphrasing important in essay writing?

• To avoid writing

• To confuse the reader

• To provide evidence in your own words

• To fill up space

What is a benefit of using evidence-based terms in paraphrasing?

• It helps in directly quoting

• It changes the original meaning

• It supports your writing with evidence

• It makes the text longer