📚 Topic Summary
Reading comprehension is all about understanding what you read. But what if you need to explain it to someone else using different words? That's where paraphrasing comes in! Paraphrasing means restating something in your own words while keeping the original meaning the same. Think of it like explaining a movie plot to a friend – you use your own words but still tell the same story. This skill helps you understand texts better and improves your writing!
📖 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its correct definition. Write the letter of the definition next to the word.
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Inference |
a. To restate something in different words |
| 2. Explicit |
b. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning |
| 3. Paraphrase |
c. Clearly stated; leaving no room for doubt |
| 4. Context |
d. The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea |
| 5. Analyze |
e. Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation |
(Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d, 5-e)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank. Word bank: understand, meaning, own, words, reading
To paraphrase, you need to first _________ the text. Then, you rewrite it using your _________ _________, making sure you keep the original _________ the same. Good _________ skills help you reword ideas.
(Answers: understand, own, words, meaning, reading)
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Read the following sentence and then paraphrase it in your own words:
"The diligent student consistently completed all assignments and actively participated in class discussions."
(Example Answer: The hardworking student always did their homework and spoke up in class.)