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Summaries: paraphrasing in your own words

Writing · Summaries · C1 · 20 min. Build a bank of synonyms, choose accurate paraphrases and rewrite sentences without copying the original.

About this worksheet

Build a bank of synonyms, choose accurate paraphrases and rewrite sentences without copying the original.

Level
C1
Category
Writing
Topic
Summaries
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Matching, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Matching: Match the words from academic texts to their meanings.
  • Multiple choice: Choose the best paraphrase: accurate, complete and not copied.
  • Speaking / writing task: Paraphrase each sentence, changing the structure too.
  • Writing lines: Write your paraphrases here.