A. FALSE, using synonyms is a superficial change that does not show my understanding of the original.
Paraphrasing involves not only changing words but also restructuring the sentence or passage in a way that demonstrates a clear understanding of the original content. Simply replacing key words with synonyms may not accurately convey the intended meaning or main ideas of the original text.
Consider the statement below and indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Select the option that gives the best reason for your answer.
When paraphrasing, it is best to simply replace key words with synonyms.
A. FALSE, using synonyms is a superficial change that does not show my understanding of the original.
B. TRUE, using synonyms changes the wording so that the text is no longer the same as the original.
C. TRUE, using synonyms is the only way that I can make any real changes to the original.
D. FALSE, using synonyms is not recommended because it is difficult to find enough synonyms.
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