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- 1. Multiple Choice
_____ is shorter than the original text
A paraphrase
A summary
- 2. Multiple Choice
For _____, you need to use your own words
a paraphrase
a summary
both
- 3. Multiple Choice
_____ includes only main ideas.
A paraphrase
A summary
- 4. Multiple Choice
_____ restates the original text in your own words.
A paraphrase
A summary
- 5. Multiple Choice
____ does not include your own opinion
A paraphrase
A summary
Both
- 6. Multiple Choice
For ___, you must cite your source
a summary
a paraphrase
both
- 7. Multiple Choice
For a good paraphrase, you must not use more than ___ words in a row from the original text.
two
three
four
five
- 8. Multiple Choice
To paraphrase well, ____ words to make sure they are not in the same order as the original text
realize
resize
rearrange
recount
- 9. Multiple Choice
Choose the best paraphrase: Cannon Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Cannon Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.
Thousands of tourists visit Oregon every year.
Each year, many people visit Cannon Beach.
Yearly people travel to Cannon Beach for work.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Choose the best paraphrase: The team's soccer jerseys were designed by Nike.
Nike designed the team's soccer jerseys.
The team's soccer jerseys were created by Nike.
The team's jerseys were designed.
Nike created the team's jerseys.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the best summary of the text?
The Titanic sank.
The Titanic was mistakenly thought to be unsinkable.
Icebergs frequently sink ships.
The Titanic did not have enough lifeboats.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How are paraphrasing and summarizing different?
Paraphrasing is longer and more detailed.
Paraphrasing and summarizing are exactly the same.
A summary uses your own words, but a paraphrase does not.
A summary is closest to the original quote.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the best summary of the quote?
Words are powerful.
Words, in my opinion, are a great source of magic.
Words can cause injury, and fix problems. They are magical.
Words.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why should you summarize or paraphrase information more than using direct quotes?
To give information in an original way.
To give information in a clearer and simpler way.
To make your writing your own.
All of these
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of explanatory writing?
to entertain
to give your opinion
to inform
to persuade
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