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Paraphrasing Exercises

There are three levels of paraphrasing exercises. Level 1 involves completing partial paraphrased sentences by changing words or grammar. Level 2 asks the reader to choose the better of two paraphrases for sentences about advertising. Level 3 provides two paraphrases of a passage about differing opinions on the impact of advertising on children, and asks the reader to choose the better version.

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Paraphrasing Exercises

There are three levels of paraphrasing exercises. Level 1 involves completing partial paraphrased sentences by changing words or grammar. Level 2 asks the reader to choose the better of two paraphrases for sentences about advertising. Level 3 provides two paraphrases of a passage about differing opinions on the impact of advertising on children, and asks the reader to choose the better version.

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Level 1:

A/ Finish these paraphrased sentences by changing the word/word type and grammar.
e.g. We studied the statistics then applied for funding.
- After _________ the statistics, we made an _________ for funding.
- After studying the statistics, we made an application for funding.
1. We were concerned about her health.
We had some _________ about her health.
2. The council cut funding so we could not provide free parking.
Because of council funding _________, there was no_________ for free parking.
3. His proposal was a failure as it was too theoretical.
His proposal_________ because it relied too much on _________ .
4. As the emphasis was only on the UK, there were weaknesses in the evidence.
By _________ the UK only, the evidence was _________ .
5. As the emphasis was only on the UK, there were weaknesses in the evidence.
As the emphasis was only on the UK, the evidence was not_________ .

Level 2:
C Decide which paraphrase is better.
1. Adverts are a major part of everyday life.
Paraphrase 1
Advertising is an important feature of daily life.
Paraphrase 2
The influence of adverts can be felt in all aspects of our lives.
2. Adverts for the soft drink, Tango, have recently been banned for possibly encouraging playground
bullying.
Paraphrase 1
Advertising for the fizzy drink, Tango, have been disallowed recently for potentially leading to
school bullying.
Paraphrase 2
A ban on Tango adverts has been implemented recently, as some felt the content could encourage
school bullies.
Level 3:
3. Opinion is divided over what impact, if any, advertising has on children. What is beyond question is that
many people, parents in particular are worried about its effects. 88% of Swedes supported their
government’s ban on children’s TV adverts in 1991 (Willows, 2009) while 36% of adults in the UK thought
that advertising was damaging to their children (Sidle, 2011).

Paraphrase 1
There is little agreement on the effect of advertising on children, though it is undoubtedly a concern,
especially for parents. When Sweden banned children’s TV adverts in 1991, 88% of the population
supported the decision (Willows, 2009), while in the UK, over a third of adults thought advertising could
damage their children (Sidle, 2011).

Paraphrase 2
Views vary on what possible effect advertising can have on the young. What is without doubt is that most
people, especially parents, are concerned about the impact. 88% of Swedish people were in favour of their
government’s ban on advertising on children’s television (Willows, 2009), and in the UK, 36% of adults
believed adverts were harmful to their offspring (Sidle, 2011).
KEY

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