Let's go through each question and find the best paraphrase for the sentence in red. A
paraphrase means expressing the same idea using different words, while keeping the original meaning.
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1) The sweater isn’t big enough.
- a) The sweater is too small.
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- b) The sweater is too big.
✘ (This is the opposite meaning)
- c) The sweater isn’t big.
✘ (This is less precise — "isn't big" could mean it's small or just not large, but doesn't convey "not big enough")
✔ Correct answer: a) The sweater is too small.
→ This accurately conveys that the sweater lacks sufficient size.
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2) It’s okay if you eat it all.
- a) I ate everything.
✘ (This says it happened, not permission)
- b) You should eat all of your food.
✘ (This is a suggestion/expectation, not permission)
- c) I don’t mind if you eat everything.
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→ This expresses acceptance or permission, matching the original tone.
✔ Correct answer: c) I don’t mind if you eat everything.
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3) The hairdresser cut my hair last Saturday.
- a) Last Saturday I went to the hair dresser.
✘ (Incomplete — only implies going, not what happened)
- b) The hair dresser cut off all my hair last Saturday.
✘ (Adds “all” — implies baldness, which wasn't said)
- c) Last Saturday I got my hair cut by the hairdresser.
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→ This uses passive voice but keeps the same meaning and time.
✔ Correct answer: c) Last Saturday I got my hair cut by the hairdresser.
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4) Exercising is good for the immune system.
- a) If you do not exercise you will not have an immune system.
✘ (Too extreme — exaggerates the original)
- b) The immune system benefits from physical activities.
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→ This rephrases "exercising is good for..." in a different way with the same meaning.
- c) Exercising is not good for our immune system.
✘ (Opposite meaning)
✔ Correct answer: b) The immune system benefits from physical activities.
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5) “Don’t forget to bring your dictionary” the teacher said to us.
- a) We forgot to bring our dictionaries to school.
✘ (This states what actually happened — not a paraphrase of the reminder)
- b) The teacher told us to leave our dictionaries at home.
✘ (Contradicts the original message)
- c) The teacher reminded us to bring our dictionaries.
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→ This captures the intent of the original quote — a gentle reminder.
✔ Correct answer: c) The teacher reminded us to bring our dictionaries.
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✔ Final Answers:
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These choices best
paraphrase the original sentences without changing their meaning.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of teaching paraphrasing worksheet.
