What Is Paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing means expressing the same idea using different words and structures. It's essential for:
Types of Paraphrasing
1. Synonym Replacement
Original: "Technology has improved education." Paraphrase: "Technology has enhanced learning."2. Structure Change
Original: "Because it rained, we stayed inside." Paraphrase: "We remained indoors due to the rain."3. Active to Passive (or Vice Versa)
Original: "Scientists discovered a new species." Paraphrase: "A new species was discovered by scientists."4. Word Form Change
Original: "The company's rapid growth surprised everyone." Paraphrase: "The company grew rapidly, surprising everyone."5. Clause Rearrangement
Original: "Although the weather was bad, we went out." Paraphrase: "We went out despite the bad weather."Common Paraphrasing Pairs
- "The graph shows" → "The chart illustrates" / "The diagram depicts"
- "Number of" → "Quantity of" / "Amount of"
- "Increase" → "Rise" / "Growth" / "Upward trend"
- "Decrease" → "Decline" / "Drop" / "Downward trend"
- "Over the period" → "Throughout the timeframe" / "During this period"
IELTS Task 1
- "Some people think" → "It is often argued that" / "Many believe"
- "Important" → "Crucial" / "Vital" / "Essential"
- "Problem" → "Issue" / "Challenge" / "Concern"
- "Solution" → "Remedy" / "Measure" / "Strategy"
- "Government" → "Authorities" / "Policy makers"
IELTS Task 2
- "Affordable" → "Cheap" / "Inexpensive"
- "Residents" → "People living in the area" / "Inhabitants"
- "Purchase" → "Buy" / "Acquire"
- "Commence" → "Start" / "Begin"
- "Subsequently" → "Later" / "After that"
Reading Paraphrasing
Practice Exercise
Take any IELTS paragraph and paraphrase it 3 different ways:
This builds your paraphrasing muscle.
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