HOW TO PARAPHRASE

SUMMARY

5 techniques

1. USE SYNONYMS

You should select a topic that you know about

You should select a familiar topic

...or one that you want to know more about.

....or one that you are interested in.

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2. USE A DIFFERENT PART OF SPEECH

You can try brainstorming.

(noun)

You can try to brainstorm.

(verb)

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CHANGE THE SENTENCE FROM ACTIVE TO PASSIVE

You need to consider

the general purpose of the topic.

The general purpose of the topic should be considered.

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4. USE A NEGATIVE FORM

[About Linda’s bad habits]

She likes to hide behind her speech notes.

Don’t hide behind speech notes.

Furthermore, she sways from side to side like an ulik mayang dancer.

Don’t sway.

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5. COMBINE SENTENCES USING CONNECTORS & CONJUNCTIONS

She likes to hide behind her speech notes.

Furthermore, she sways from side to side like an ulik mayang dancer.

Don’t hide behind speech notes.

Don’t sway.

Don’t hide behind speech notes and don’t sways.

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USING CONNECTOR

COMBINE SENTENCES USING CONNECTORS & CONJUNCTIONS

[About Yani, a great speaker]Yani does not shout when she gives her impressive speech. But her voice is loud enough to be heard at the back of the class, and still sounds pleasant to people sitting in front.

When delivering a speech…

…voice should be loud enough

…voice still sounds pleasant

When delivering a speech, your voice should be loud but still pleasant.

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USING CONJUNCTION