Knowledge Review - Paraphrases

Instructions: Read each question and darken the squares on the answer sheet which correspond with the correct answer(s).

1. A paraphrase is the same thing as a summary. True or false.

2. A paraphrase is approximately the same length as the original. True or false.

3. A paraphrase may be used when the original is: (a) dense, (b) abstract, (c) archaic, (d) confusing.

4. Archaic means: (a) like an arch or circular, (b) antiquated or old, (c) new or fresh, (d) ruler-like, as in "archdeacon".

5. A paraphrase is useful as a tool: (a) for explaining to yourself a difficult passage, (b) for clarifying what you understand and what you don't, (c) for adding padding to a thin term paper, (d) for fooling your reader into thinking you're smarter than you really are.

6. When you write a paraphrase: (a) use synonyms that are as difficult as the original, (b) force your sentence structure to resemble the original, (c) fake it if you don't understand the original, (d) none of the above.

7. A good paraphrase, like a good summary, should stand by itself. True or false.

8. Whether you use a paraphrase or a summary depends upon: (a) your purpose in presenting your source material, (b) the length of the original, (c) the language of the original, (d) the importance of your source.

9. You may prefer to quote material when: (a) the original will add interest and liveliness to your own writing, (b) the original is already clear and effective, (c) you want the reputation of the source to lend authority to your own writing, (d) all of the above.

10. Use the paraphrase: (a) to slow down your writing, (b) to comment on another writer's ideas, (c) to show off to the professor, (d) to restate another writer's ideas more clearly.

The pass mark for this quiz is 10/10. If you got any answers wrong, please make sure your instructor has explained the correct answer(s) satisfactorily to you.