This document discusses different techniques for paraphrasing text, including changing parts of speech, sentence structure, reducing clauses, and replacing words with synonyms. Paraphrasing is important for writing research papers and avoiding plagiarism by restating information in your own words. Some examples provided show paraphrasing by changing verbs to nouns, active to passive voice, combining clauses, and substituting synonyms like "bravery" for "valor".
2. A paraphrase is a restatement or rewording of a
paragraph or text, in order to borrow, clarify,
or expand on information without plagiarizing.
Paraphrasing is an important tool to use when
writing research papers, essays, and pieces of
journalism.
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4. Original:
She angered me with her inappropriate comments, deceitful lies, and
disrespectfulness at the formal dinner table.
Paraphrased:
She made me angry when she was rude at dinner.
5. Change on the Parts of Speech
Parts of speech ranging from verbs and nouns to adjectives and adverbs are
replaced with new parts of speech in this type of paraphrasing
Original:
The boy quickly ran across the finish line, sealing his another victory.
Paraphrased:
The quick boy sealed his another victory when he ran across the finish line.
6. 1. Having heard the bad news, the
boy nervously broke his arms.
7. Change of Structure
This type of paraphrasing involves changing the
sentence’s structure, sometimes creating a
passive voice from an active voice and vice versa.
8. Original:
Puppies were adopted by numerous
volunteers residing near the town.
Paraphrased:
Many volunteers residing near the town
adopted puppies.
10. 1. He took the exam in a short span of
time.
2. The book was brought to the office by
the girl.
11. Reduction of clauses
Reduction of clauses paraphrases reduce the number
of clauses in a sentence, which can be interruptive or
confusing, by incorporating the phrases into the
sentence.
12. Original Sentence:
While I understand where you’re coming from, and
truly respect your opinion, I wish you would express
yourself more clearly, like Clara does.
Paraphrase:
I understand where you’re coming from and respect
your opinion, but I wish you would be more like Clara
and express yourself more clearly.
13. I know it’s bit off to say you this and maybe
quite disgusting, know that I appreciate you,
but I just want to I don’t need you anymore.
14. Synonym Replacement
Synonym replacement paraphrasing is one of
the simplest forms of paraphrasing: replacing
words with similar words, or synonyms.
15. Example:
ORIGINAL
The older citizens were honored with a parade as a
gesture of thanks for their valor.
PARAPHRASED:
The senior citizens were honored with a march as a
gratitude for their bravery.
16. The oblivious man tried to shift the meeting
process through his deceitful words.
