Paraphrasing Techniques Jess

PARAPHRASING
Paraphrasing
 To paraphrase is to say the same
thing in another way, using your
own words.
 We can successfully paraphrase by
using a combination of
techniques.
PARAPHRASING
Techniques
Tactics to rewrite something
in a different way
Paraphrasing Techniques
1. Change from a Clause to a
Phrase (or vice versa)
2. Change from Quoted Speech to
Indirect Speech (or vice versa)
3. Change from Active Voice to
Passive Voice (or vice versa)
4. Change to Synonyms
5. Change Word Forms
Change from a Clause to a Phrase
 After he studied, John took a nap.

 After studying, John took a nap.
The house across the street is new.

The house that is across the street is new.
Change from a Clause to a Phrase
 When I get home, my foods should be ready by then.

 When getting home, my foods should be ready by then.
When you wake up, pray to the Lord.

When waking up, pray to the Lord.
Change from Quoted Speech to Indirect
Speech
 Mr. Lee said, “I am ready for lunch.”
 Mr. Lee said he was ready for lunch.
“I am ready
for lunch.”
Change from Quoted Speech to Indirect
Speech
 James said, “I am watching TV.”
 James said that he is/was watching TV.
 Professor Jones said, “I worked all day!”
 Professor Jones said that he worked all day.

Change from Active Voice to
Passive Voice
 A hotel employee will carry your
bags.
 Your bags will be carried by a
hotel employee.
Change from Active Voice to
Passive Voice
 Harry ate six shrimps at dinner. (active)
 Six shrimps were eaten by Harry at dinner. (passive)
 The flat tire was changed by Sue. (passive)

 Sue changed the flat tire. (active)
……and replace words
with synonyms.
 A hotel employee will carry your bags.
 Your bags will be carried by a hotel
employee.
Your luggage will be picked

up by a bell boy.
Change to Synonyms
 Replace the original words with words

that mean the same.
The stallion was content with the mare.
The stallion was happy

with the mare.
When You can’t find a Synonym

Replace the original word with a definition.
 The stallion was content with the mare.

 The male horse was happy with the female
horse.
Change Word Forms
 Use an adverb instead of an adjective

 Use a verb to replace a noun.
 GROG is an accurate typist.

 GROG types accurately.
…… and change word forms
 Although it was raining, Bob

walked to work.
Despite the rain,

Bob went to work on foot.
Change Word Forms
 The principal sent a notification.

 The principal notified.
 Beyonce is a graceful dancer.

 Beyonce dances gracefully.
 Bb. DavNor 2021 is very beautiful.

 Bb. DavNor 2021 is full of beauty.
Combine Techniques
Change to a phrase & add
synonyms or definitions
 After he ate lunch, Mike took a nap.
 After eating lunch, Mike slept a little.
Combine Techniques
Change to a phrase & add synonyms
or definitions
 The house that is across the street is

old.
 The dwelling on the other side of the
road is ancient.
ANOTHER EXAMPLE
 Malaria kills more than one million

people annually, the overwhelming
majority of them are children in sub-
Saharan Africa.
 Every year, more than a million people are
killed by malaria, and most of the victims
are children who live in sub-Saharan
Africa.
Interpret Meaning…….Identify the
underlying meaning of a statement.
The wolf said, “I am ready for lunch.”

The sheep looked very worried.
The wolf complained about being hungry
which made the sheep extremely anxious.
I am ready
for Lunch
GROUP WORK:
PARAPHRASING
 Approximately, 30,000 students may be assisted by the
proposed ‘free lunch’ program.
 With the development of flash memory cards, the market
for portable music players jumped sharply.
 Although the coach’s strategy was a little dangerous, the
team was successful.
 Therefore, the effect was an increase in student
examination results.
 In addition, a strong typhoon is expected to batter the
coast over the next few days.
ASSIGNMENT
 GROUP ASSIGNMENT: On a sheet
of Manila paper, paraphrase the
DepEd Vision and Mission.
 Indicate the techniques used in each
part of your paraphrased version.
 Prepare for an individual quiz
tomorrow.
PROJECT
 Choose a famous quote from a popular person and
paraphrase it.
 Present your output creatively in a picture frame.
 At the top portion, put the original quote.
 Below your paraphrased version, put your full name.
Outstanding outputs will be hung on the walls of the
classroom and some will be taken by the teacher for
documentation purposes.
 SCORING SYSTEM:
 50% - Correctness of Paraphrasing
 50% - Visual aesthetics

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PARAPHRASING

 After he studied, John took a nap.

The house across the street is new.

 When I get home, my foods should be ready by then.

When you wake up, pray to the Lord.

 Professor Jones said, “I worked all day!”

 Professor Jones said that he worked all day.

 The flat tire was changed by Sue. (passive)

Your luggage will be picked

 Replace the original words with words

The stallion was content with the mare.

The stallion was happy

 The stallion was content with the mare.

 Use an adverb instead of an adjective

 GROG is an accurate typist.

 Although it was raining, Bob

Despite the rain,

 The principal sent a notification.

 Beyonce is a graceful dancer.

 Bb. DavNor 2021 is very beautiful.

 The house that is across the street is

 Malaria kills more than one million

The wolf said, “I am ready for lunch.”

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