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What is paraphrasing?
Think about how you would explain someone else's ideas.
Identify the main idea of this sentence: 'Exercise is essential for maintaining good health.'
Focus on what the author is stressing overall.
What does the term 'paraphrasing' mean?
Think of how you would explain someone else's message.
True or False: Paraphrasing allows you to directly copy sentences from the text.
Consider what makes paraphrasing different from quoting.
Given a newspaper article about climate change, paraphrase the key points in a concise paragraph.
Look for the main argument and use your own expressive style.
Analyze a complex text about economic policies. Distill the core message and paraphrase it.
Focus on understanding the 'why' behind the policies.
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