This document provides guidance on how to answer "use your own words" comprehension questions. It discusses two types of such questions. For the first type, which asks you to explain something in your own words, you should find the answer in the passage, identify the key words, and rephrase them using synonyms or similar phrases. For the second type, which asks you to explain the meaning of a word or phrase, you should identify the key ideas, substitute synonyms or associated words, and consider what these words suggest in a complete sentence. The document emphasizes using your own words rather than lifting directly from the text and provides examples of how to approach each type of question.