Read the excerpt from "For the ERA"

Question

As of early 1970 most States would have some laws
that would be affected. However, changes are being
made so rapidly as a result of title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, it is likely that by the time the equal rights
amendment would become effective, no conflicting
State laws would remain.

Read Frankie's paraphrase.

Changes in state laws are happening so quickly, that,
despite there being an abundance of laws
discriminating against women now, there won't be any
once the ERA and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 go into
effect.

What paraphrasing mistake has Frankie made?

A. misrepresented the original meaning

B. added a personal opinion

C. made the paraphrase too short

D. matched the original wording too closely

Answer 1

A. misrepresented the original meaning

Frankie's paraphrase implies that there are currently many laws discriminating against women and suggests that once the ERA and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are in effect, no such laws will exist. However, the original excerpt indicates that changes in state laws are occurring rapidly, and it’s likely that by the time the ERA takes effect, there may be no conflicting state laws left, not that there are currently many discriminatory laws in place. Thus, the meaning has been altered in the paraphrase.