Paraphrasing Practice
Below are three quotations that can be paraphrased with each of the tricks mentioned on the "Explain" page. Paraphrase each one according to the paraphrasing method mentioned next to it. For extra practice, see if you can paraphrase the quotations with the other methods!
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- Paraphrase this quotation by reading it, then looking away and trying to remember the main idea.
"The harsh, gusty gale shocked me as I rushed outside into the storm." - Paraphrase this quotation by making the language simpler.
"I had no intention of hurting him, but the decisions Mr. Baker made left me no other option." - Paraphrase this quotation by making the language more mature.
"I hid from the robber in the closet, trying not to breathe too loudly." - Paraphrase this quotation by re-ordering the phrases in the sentence.
"Although I had arrived at the holiday party several hours late, I was pleased to see that the festivities were still going on.
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