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Worksheet 3 Paraphrasing

The document contains a worksheet focused on paraphrasing, where participants fill in gaps with appropriate words or phrases and use linking verbs to rephrase sentences. It includes exercises related to vocabulary and sentence structure. The aim is to enhance understanding and application of paraphrasing techniques.

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Worksheet 3 Paraphrasing

The document contains a worksheet focused on paraphrasing, where participants fill in gaps with appropriate words or phrases and use linking verbs to rephrase sentences. It includes exercises related to vocabulary and sentence structure. The aim is to enhance understanding and application of paraphrasing techniques.

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Worksheet 3

Paraphrasing
A. Choose the correct word/phrase for each gap.

Irreparable obesity hustle and bustle controversial

weaken recharged my batteries

1. He couldn’t stand the __ hustle and bustle ___ of the densely populated city and he
decided to move back to his hometown.

2. The war caused ___ Irreparable _____ damages that would take ages to recover.

3. The human body is exposed to a multiplicity of detrimental factors that


___ weaken _____ the immune system.

4. Abortion is considered to be a ___ controversial _____ issue across the globe.

5. After spending a week abroad, I have __ recharged my batteries __________ and feel
energized.

6. A recent report claimed that a significant amount of adolescents in Malaysia have


become couch potatoes and that the levels of _______ obesity ____ have
increased.
B. Use the given linking verbs to paraphrase the sentences below.

1. Our jungle camp has been cancelled. There is a massive bush fire. (because of)
Our jungle camp has been cancelled because of a massive bush fire.
2. Aminah will not leave the house today. She is feeling very sick. (because)
Aminah will not leave the house today because she is feeling very sick.
3. Laila was absent at his office for many days. She has been fired by the boss.
(consequently)
Laila was absent at his office for many days. She consequently has been fired by the boss.
4. Haris was disobedient to traffic rules. He is in trouble. (result in)
Haris was disobedient to traffic rules, resulting in trouble.
5. I have to develop my English skills. It is a requirement for my profession. (since)
I have to develop my English skills, since it is a requirement for my profession.
6. He smoked a lot for a long while. He is suffering from disease. (as a consequence)
He smoked a lot for a long while, as a consequence, he is suffering from a disease.
7. Aina was not prepared for the situation. She is hugely embarrassed. (cause)
Aina was not prepared for the situation, causing her to be hugely embarrassed.

8. Many students are reluctant to improve their soft skills. It brings hardship in the
future. (lead to)
Many students are reluctant to improve their soft skills, leading to hardship in the future.

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