Question

Which of the following is a goal of paraphrasing?

to quote the main idea of what you have read, giving credit to the original source
to state the main idea of what you have read in your own words
to restate the most important points from the original information in your own words
to change the words and order of the sentences of what you have read




Second, meanwhile, and to summarize are examples of what kind of words?

thesis statements
transitional words
introductions
conclusions



What is the main purpose of a concluding paragraph?

to introduce the reader to the topic, main idea, and purpose of the writing
to logically present your ideas in the order they are discussed in the essay
to restate your main ideas and make a lasting impression on your reader
to provide a list of transitional words that will help your reader make sense of the writin

Answer 1

1. to state the main idea of what you read IN YOUR OWN WORDS
2.concusions
3. to restate your main ideas and make a lasting impression on the reader

Answer 2

Answer 1: C. to restate the most important points from the original information in your own words.

Explanation: you use somebody else's message and espress it with your own words, but keep the original meaning.

Answer 2: B. transitional words

Explanation: The words Second, meanwhile and summarize are transitional words and they are used to bring connection between ideas in a text.

Answer 3: C. to restate your main ideas and make a lasting impression on the reader.

Explanation: With the conclusion the writer can end his or her essay but still leave the possibility of keeping the interest of the reader for more on the topic presented.