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1.

Use Synonyms

1. Original: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." Paraphrased: "The
swift auburn fox leaps over the sluggish hound."
2. Original: "He finished the project successfully." Paraphrased: "He completed the
task triumphantly."
3. Original: "The teacher explained the lesson clearly." Paraphrased: "The
instructor elucidated the topic distinctly."
4. Original: "She was extremely happy with the gift." Paraphrased: "She was
immensely delighted with the present."
5. Original: "The movie was very interesting." Paraphrased: "The film was highly
fascinating."

2. Change the Sentence Structure

1. Original: "As soon as the bell rang, the students left the classroom."
Paraphrased: "The students left the classroom when the bell rang."
2. Original: "She loves to read books and play sports." Paraphrased: "Reading
books and playing sports are her passions."
3. Original: "John is smart and hardworking." Paraphrased: "Being smart and
hardworking are John's characteristics."
4. Original: "The cat sat on the mat and licked its paws." Paraphrased: "Sitting on
the mat, the cat licked its paws."
5. Original: "He watched TV and then went to bed." Paraphrased: "After watching
TV, he went to bed."

3. Change Parts of Speech

1. Original: "The decision of the committee was final." Paraphrased: "The


committee decided finally."
2. Original: "Her performance was amazing." Paraphrased: "She performed
amazingly."
3. Original: "His response to the question was quick." Paraphrased: "He responded
quickly to the question."
4. Original: "Their arrival was unexpected." Paraphrased: "They arrived
unexpectedly."
5. Original: "Her explanation was clear." Paraphrased: "She explained clearly."
Use of Synonyms

1. Original: "The boy quickly ran across the field." Paraphrased: "The lad swiftly
sprinted over the meadow."
2. Original: "She answered the question incorrectly." Paraphrased: "She responded
to the query inaccurately."
3. Original: "The old man told fascinating stories." Paraphrased: "The elderly
gentleman narrated intriguing tales."
4. Original: "The flowers in the garden are beautiful." Paraphrased: "The blooms in
the garden are lovely."
5. Original: "The teacher was very happy with the students." Paraphrased: "The
instructor was quite pleased with the pupils."
6. Original: "They completed the task successfully." Paraphrased: "They
accomplished the assignment triumphantly."
7. Original: "He walked into the room silently." Paraphrased: "He entered the
chamber noiselessly."
8. Original: "The sun set slowly over the horizon." Paraphrased: "The sun
descended gradually beyond the skyline."
9. Original: "The book is extremely popular among teenagers." Paraphrased: "The
novel is exceptionally well-liked by adolescents."
10. Original: "She spoke softly but confidently." Paraphrased: "She uttered words
gently yet assertively."

2. Change the Sentence Structure

1. Original: "The dog barked loudly and woke up the neighborhood."


Paraphrased: "Loud barking from the dog awakened the neighborhood."
2. Original: "After finishing her homework, Jane went out to play." Paraphrased:
"Jane went out to play once she had finished her homework."
3. Original: "He loves eating pizza and drinking soda." Paraphrased: "Eating pizza
and drinking soda are his favorites."
4. Original: "She is not only intelligent but also very kind." Paraphrased: "Not only
is she intelligent, but she is also very kind."
5. Original: "If it rains, the match will be cancelled." Paraphrased: "The match will
be cancelled in case of rain."
6. Original: "The car was so damaged that it couldn’t be repaired." Paraphrased:
"So damaged was the car that it couldn’t be repaired."
7. Original: "As soon as he arrived, he started working." Paraphrased: "He started
working immediately upon his arrival."
8. Original: "They watched a movie and then went to bed." Paraphrased:
"Watching a movie was followed by them going to bed."
9. Original: "The museum is both educational and entertaining." Paraphrased:
"The museum offers both educational and entertainment value."
10. Original: "She sang a song and danced gracefully." Paraphrased: "Along with
singing a song, she also danced gracefully."

3. Change Parts of Speech

1. Original: "The investigation by the detective was thorough." Paraphrased: "The


detective investigated thoroughly."
2. Original: "Her performance in the play was excellent." Paraphrased: "She
performed excellently in the play."
3. Original: "His decision to leave was unexpected." Paraphrased: "He decided to
leave unexpectedly."
4. Original: "The teacher's explanation was clear." Paraphrased: "The teacher
explained the concept clearly."
5. Original: "The movie's ending was surprising." Paraphrased: "The movie ended
surprisingly."
6. Original: "Their support for the cause is strong." Paraphrased: "They strongly
support the cause."
7. Original: "The book's popularity among young readers is growing."
Paraphrased: "Young readers are increasingly popularizing the book."
8. Original: "The success of the project was due to teamwork." Paraphrased: "The
project succeeded due to collaborative teamwork."
9. Original: "Her reaction to the news was calm." Paraphrased: "She reacted to the
news calmly."
10. Original: "His participation in the event was significant." Paraphrased: "He
participated significantly in the event."

4. Summarize the Idea

1. Original: "John went to the grocery store, bought some vegetables, and then
came back home to cook dinner." Paraphrased: "John prepared dinner after a
quick trip to the grocery store."
2. Original: "The book discusses the history of the Roman Empire, its rise and fall,
and its impact on modern civilization." Paraphrased: "The book provides an
overview of the Roman Empire and its historical significance."
3. Original: "The experiment involved mixing two chemicals, observing the reaction,
and recording the results." Paraphrased: "The experiment was a chemical
reaction study with recorded outcomes."
4. Original: "She practiced piano every day, attended weekly lessons, and
performed in a monthly recital." Paraphrased: "Her dedication to piano involved
daily practice and regular performances."
5. Original: "The new law will reduce taxes for small businesses, increase funding
for education, and create more jobs." Paraphrased: "The new law aims to boost
the economy through various measures."
6. Original: "The movie plot revolves around a detective solving a mystery, facing
many challenges, and finally catching the criminal." Paraphrased: "The movie is
about a detective's journey to solve a complex case."
7. Original: "Global warming is causing ice caps to melt, sea levels to rise, and
weather patterns to change." Paraphrased: "Global warming leads to significant
environmental changes."
8. Original: "The artist used vibrant colors, unique techniques, and various themes
to express his ideas." Paraphrased: "The artist's work is characterized by its
vibrancy and creativity."
9. Original: "The conference will cover topics such as recent technological
advancements, future trends, and their implications." Paraphrased: "The
conference will discuss current and future aspects of technology."
10. Original: "She provided a detailed explanation, answered all questions, and
clarified doubts." Paraphrased: "She comprehensively addressed the topic."

5. Use Antonyms with Negative Constructions

1. Original: "The book is interesting." Paraphrased: "The book is not


uninteresting."
2. Original: "She always arrives early." Paraphrased: "She never arrives late."
3. Original: "He is very knowledgeable." Paraphrased: "He is not ignorant."
4. Original: "The movie was enjoyable." Paraphrased: "The movie wasn't
unenjoyable."
5. Original: "They are always happy to help." Paraphrased: "They are never
unwilling to help."
6. Original: "She is very confident in her abilities." Paraphrased: "She is not
insecure about her abilities."
7. Original: "The solution was simple." Paraphrased: "The solution was not
complicated."
8. Original: "Their response was quick." Paraphrased: "Their response was not
slow."
9. Original: "He always tells the truth." Paraphrased: "He never tells a lie."
10. Original: "The instructions were clear." Paraphrased: "The instructions were not
unclear."

6. Rearrange the Order of Information

1. Original: "After eating dinner, they went for a walk." Paraphrased: "They went
for a walk after having dinner."
2. Original: "He reads a book and then sleeps every night." Paraphrased: "Every
night, his routine is to read a book before sleeping."
3. Original: "She cried because she was very sad." Paraphrased: "Her sadness led
her to cry."
4. Original: "The team practiced hard and won the game." Paraphrased: "Winning
the game was the result of the team's hard practice."
5. Original: "You need to study well to pass the exam." Paraphrased: "Passing the
exam requires good study habits."
6. Original: "The cat chased the mouse and finally caught it." Paraphrased: "The
chase ended with the cat catching the mouse."
7. Original: "The sun set and the stars appeared in the sky." Paraphrased: "The
appearance of stars followed the sunset."
8. Original: "He got up early in the morning and went jogging." Paraphrased: "His
morning began with an early jog."
9. Original: "The bird sang beautifully and then flew away." Paraphrased: "After
singing beautifully, the bird took flight."
10. Original: "She studied for hours and understood the topic well." Paraphrased:
"Her good understanding of the topic was due to hours of study."

7. Use Different Examples or Illustrations

1. Original: "Like a tree needs water to grow, our minds need education to
develop." Paraphrased: "Just as plants require sunlight to flourish, our intellects
need knowledge to expand."
2. Original: "He runs as fast as a cheetah." Paraphrased: "He sprints with the speed
of a racing car."
3. Original: "Her singing voice is as melodious as a nightingale." Paraphrased: "Her
vocal tone is as harmonious as a violin's melody."
4. Original: "This puzzle is as complex as a labyrinth." Paraphrased: "Solving this
puzzle is like untangling a knotted rope."
5. Original: "The stock market can be as unpredictable as the weather."
Paraphrased: "Navigating the stock market is like reading a fortune teller's
predictions."
6. Original: "His memory is as sharp as a computer." Paraphrased: "He recalls
information as if he has an encyclopedia in his head."

7. Original: "The car's engine roared like a lion." Paraphrased: "The engine of the
car sounded as thunderous as a jet taking off."
8. Original: "The movie's plot twist was as unexpected as a bolt of lightning."
Paraphrased: "The plot twist in the movie was as surprising as finding a hidden
treasure."
9. Original: "The classroom was as noisy as a market." Paraphrased: "The sound
level in the classroom was akin to that of a busy train station."
10. Original: "Her movements in the dance were as graceful as a swan."
Paraphrased: "In her dance, she displayed elegance reminiscent of a ballet
dancer."

8. Change Direct Quotations to Indirect

1. Original: "He said, 'I will be late.'" Paraphrased: "He mentioned that he would be
late."
2. Original: "She asked, 'Have you finished your homework?'" Paraphrased: "She
inquired if he had finished his homework."
3. Original: "The teacher exclaimed, 'This is brilliant work!'" Paraphrased: "The
teacher expressed her admiration for the brilliant work."
4. Original: "They shouted, 'We won the game!'" Paraphrased: "They joyfully
announced their victory in the game."
5. Original: "She whispered, 'I am scared of the dark.'" Paraphrased: "She
confessed her fear of the dark in a whisper."
6. Original: "The manager declared, 'We need to improve our sales.'" Paraphrased:
"The manager stated the necessity to improve sales."
7. Original: "'I don't understand this problem,' he admitted." Paraphrased: "He
admitted his confusion about the problem."
8. Original: "'Let's meet at the park,' she suggested." Paraphrased: "She suggested
meeting at the park."
9. Original: "He complained, 'This room is too cold.'" Paraphrased: "He expressed
his discomfort about the room being too cold."
10. Original: "'I've never seen such a beautiful sunset,' she remarked." Paraphrased:
"She commented on the unparalleled beauty of the sunset she observed."

9. Change Direct Quotations to Indirect

1. Original: "He said, 'I'm going to the store.'" Paraphrased: "He stated that he was
going to the store."
2. Original: "She exclaimed, 'This is the best day ever!'" Paraphrased: "She
expressed her belief that it was the best day ever."
3. Original: "'I can't believe I won,' he shouted." Paraphrased: "He shouted in
disbelief about his victory."
4. Original: "She whispered, 'I'm afraid of spiders.'" Paraphrased: "She confessed in
a whisper that she was afraid of spiders."
5. Original: "'Let's go swimming,' he suggested." Paraphrased: "He suggested
going swimming."
6. Original: "'I don't understand this chapter,' she said." Paraphrased: "She
admitted not understanding this chapter."
7. Original: "He yelled, 'Watch out for that car!'" Paraphrased: "He yelled a
warning to watch out for the car."
8. Original: "'This cake is delicious,' she commented." Paraphrased: "She
commented on the deliciousness of the cake."
9. Original: "He asked, 'Will you marry me?'" Paraphrased: "He proposed
marriage."
10. Original: "She cried, 'I lost my phone!'" Paraphrased: "She expressed her distress
about losing her phone."

10. Summarize the Idea

1. Original: "He works hard every day, never takes a break, and always stays late at
the office." Paraphrased: "He is exceptionally dedicated to his work."
2. Original: "The festival features music, dance, food stalls, and various cultural
activities." Paraphrased: "The festival is a celebration of diverse cultural
experiences."
3. Original: "The car is fast, has a sleek design, and is fuel-efficient." Paraphrased:
"The car stands out for its speed, design, and fuel efficiency."
4. Original: "She travels frequently, loves learning new languages, and enjoys
meeting people." Paraphrased: "She is an avid traveler with a passion for
languages and socializing."
5. Original: "The book covers topics like the universe, space exploration, and
scientific discoveries." Paraphrased: "The book is a comprehensive guide to
space and science."
6. Original: "He explained the problem, gave several examples, and proposed a
solution." Paraphrased: "He thoroughly addressed the issue and suggested a
solution."
7. Original: "The course teaches basic programming, web development, and data
analysis." Paraphrased: "The course provides foundational knowledge in various
aspects of computing."
8. Original: "The city has historical monuments, beautiful parks, and a vibrant
nightlife." Paraphrased: "The city is known for its history, natural beauty, and
lively evenings."
9. Original: "The phone has a large screen, high-quality camera, and long battery
life." Paraphrased: "The phone boasts advanced features like a big display,
superior camera, and durable battery."
10. Original: "She practices yoga, follows a healthy diet, and meditates regularly."
Paraphrased: "She leads a lifestyle focused on wellness and mindfulness."

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