Paraphrasing worksheet for English language learners to practice rewriting sentences with different words while maintaining the original meaning.
Worksheet titled "PARAPHRASING" with instructions to change sentences using words in brackets while keeping the same meaning, featuring 10 numbered exercises.
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The task is to paraphrase the given sentences by using the words in parentheses while maintaining the original meaning. Below are the solutions with explanations:
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- Original: That's strange! My pen isn't here!
- Paraphrased: That's strange! My pen has disappeared!
Explanation: The word "isn't here" is replaced with "has disappeared," which conveys the same idea that the pen is missing.
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- Original: I felt really tired, so I stayed at home and had a rest.
- Paraphrased: I felt really tired because I stayed at home and had a rest.
Explanation: The conjunction "so" is replaced with "because," changing the sentence structure but keeping the meaning intact. It implies that staying at home and resting was the reason for feeling tired.
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- Original: I started working here three years ago.
- Paraphrased: I have been working here since three years ago.
Explanation: The phrase "started working here three years ago" is rephrased as "have been working here since three years ago," indicating ongoing work from that time.
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- Original: This sweater isn't big enough for Megan.
- Paraphrased: This sweater is too small for Megan.
Explanation: The phrase "isn't big enough" is replaced with "is too small," conveying the same idea that the sweater does not fit Megan.
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- Original: Although Tim felt tired, he stayed up to finish his homework.
- Paraphrased: Tim felt tired; however, he stayed up to finish his homework.
Explanation: The conjunction "Although" is replaced with "however," which maintains the contrast between Tim feeling tired and still staying up to finish his homework.
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- Original: For me it's OK if you want us to go that way.
- Paraphrased: For me, I don't mind if you want us to go that way.
Explanation: The phrase "it's OK" is replaced with "I don't mind," expressing the same sentiment of agreement or acceptance.
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- Original: Lily has lived in that house since 2010.
- Paraphrased: Lily has lived in that house for over 13 years.
Explanation: The phrase "since 2010" is replaced with "for over 13 years," assuming the current year is 2023. This keeps the meaning of how long Lily has lived there.
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- Original: Jim is too young to get married.
- Paraphrased: Jim isn't old enough to get married.
Explanation: The phrase "too young" is replaced with "isn't old enough," conveying the same idea that Jim lacks the maturity required for marriage.
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- Original: I'm sure you heard the news!
- Paraphrased: You must have heard the news, haven't you?
Explanation: The phrase "I'm sure you heard the news" is rephrased as a tag question, "You must have heard the news, haven't you?" to convey the same certainty.
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- Original: I'm still writing my profile.
- Paraphrased: I haven't finished writing my profile yet.
Explanation: The phrase "still writing" is replaced with "haven't finished... yet," indicating that the action is ongoing and incomplete.
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1. That's strange! My pen has disappeared!
2. I felt really tired because I stayed at home and had a rest.
3. I have been working here since three years ago.
4. This sweater is too small for Megan.
5. Tim felt tired; however, he stayed up to finish his homework.
6. For me, I don't mind if you want us to go that way.
7. Lily has lived in that house for over 13 years.
8. Jim isn't old enough to get married.
9. You must have heard the news, haven't you?
10. I haven't finished writing my profile yet.
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\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{That's strange! My pen has disappeared!} \\
2. \text{I felt really tired because I stayed at home and had a rest.} \\
3. \text{I have been working here since three years ago.} \\
4. \text{This sweater is too small for Megan.} \\
5. \text{Tim felt tired; however, he stayed up to finish his homework.} \\
6. \text{For me, I don't mind if you want us to go that way.} \\
7. \text{Lily has lived in that house for over 13 years.} \\
8. \text{Jim isn't old enough to get married.} \\
9. \text{You must have heard the news, haven't you?} \\
10. \text{I haven't finished writing my profile yet.}
\end{array}
}
\]
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1. That's strange! My pen isn't here! (disappeared)
- Original: That's strange! My pen isn't here!
- Paraphrased: That's strange! My pen has disappeared!
Explanation: The word "isn't here" is replaced with "has disappeared," which conveys the same idea that the pen is missing.
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2. I felt really tired, so I stayed at home and had a rest. (because)
- Original: I felt really tired, so I stayed at home and had a rest.
- Paraphrased: I felt really tired because I stayed at home and had a rest.
Explanation: The conjunction "so" is replaced with "because," changing the sentence structure but keeping the meaning intact. It implies that staying at home and resting was the reason for feeling tired.
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3. I started working here three years ago. (since)
- Original: I started working here three years ago.
- Paraphrased: I have been working here since three years ago.
Explanation: The phrase "started working here three years ago" is rephrased as "have been working here since three years ago," indicating ongoing work from that time.
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4. This sweater isn't big enough for Megan. (too)
- Original: This sweater isn't big enough for Megan.
- Paraphrased: This sweater is too small for Megan.
Explanation: The phrase "isn't big enough" is replaced with "is too small," conveying the same idea that the sweater does not fit Megan.
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5. Although Tim felt tired, he stayed up to finish his homework. (However)
- Original: Although Tim felt tired, he stayed up to finish his homework.
- Paraphrased: Tim felt tired; however, he stayed up to finish his homework.
Explanation: The conjunction "Although" is replaced with "however," which maintains the contrast between Tim feeling tired and still staying up to finish his homework.
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6. For me it's OK if you want us to go that way. (don't mind)
- Original: For me it's OK if you want us to go that way.
- Paraphrased: For me, I don't mind if you want us to go that way.
Explanation: The phrase "it's OK" is replaced with "I don't mind," expressing the same sentiment of agreement or acceptance.
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7. Lily has lived in that house since 2010. (for)
- Original: Lily has lived in that house since 2010.
- Paraphrased: Lily has lived in that house for over 13 years.
Explanation: The phrase "since 2010" is replaced with "for over 13 years," assuming the current year is 2023. This keeps the meaning of how long Lily has lived there.
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8. Jim is too young to get married. (isn't old)
- Original: Jim is too young to get married.
- Paraphrased: Jim isn't old enough to get married.
Explanation: The phrase "too young" is replaced with "isn't old enough," conveying the same idea that Jim lacks the maturity required for marriage.
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9. I'm sure you heard the news! (haven't you?)
- Original: I'm sure you heard the news!
- Paraphrased: You must have heard the news, haven't you?
Explanation: The phrase "I'm sure you heard the news" is rephrased as a tag question, "You must have heard the news, haven't you?" to convey the same certainty.
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10. I'm still writing my profile. (yet)
- Original: I'm still writing my profile.
- Paraphrased: I haven't finished writing my profile yet.
Explanation: The phrase "still writing" is replaced with "haven't finished... yet," indicating that the action is ongoing and incomplete.
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Final Answers:
1. That's strange! My pen has disappeared!
2. I felt really tired because I stayed at home and had a rest.
3. I have been working here since three years ago.
4. This sweater is too small for Megan.
5. Tim felt tired; however, he stayed up to finish his homework.
6. For me, I don't mind if you want us to go that way.
7. Lily has lived in that house for over 13 years.
8. Jim isn't old enough to get married.
9. You must have heard the news, haven't you?
10. I haven't finished writing my profile yet.
---
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{That's strange! My pen has disappeared!} \\
2. \text{I felt really tired because I stayed at home and had a rest.} \\
3. \text{I have been working here since three years ago.} \\
4. \text{This sweater is too small for Megan.} \\
5. \text{Tim felt tired; however, he stayed up to finish his homework.} \\
6. \text{For me, I don't mind if you want us to go that way.} \\
7. \text{Lily has lived in that house for over 13 years.} \\
8. \text{Jim isn't old enough to get married.} \\
9. \text{You must have heard the news, haven't you?} \\
10. \text{I haven't finished writing my profile yet.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of paraphrasing worksheet middle school.
