Question

Which sentence BEST paraphrases this statement?

"Sharks generally do not live in freshwater although there are a few known exceptions, such as the bull shark and the river shark—species that can survive in both seawater and freshwater."

Sharks like ocean water better, but sometimes they will travel into rivers and lakes.

Sharks generally do not live in freshwater although there are a few known exceptions.

Some sharks, like the bull shark and the river shark, live mostly in fresh water.

Answer 1

The correct statement is "Some sharks, like the bull shark and the river shark, live mostly in fresh water."

It accurately paraphrases the statement, by summarizing key concepts into the statement. It mentions the specific, bull shark and river shark and states where they live; which paraphrasing the quote.

When you paraphrase, you write the passage’s ideas in your own words.

By doing so, you can avoid plagiarism and display accurate quotes.

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