Paraphrasing Exercise 1

Paraphrase each part of this sentence in three different ways.

It is not illegal in some cultures to be married to more than one woman, but the monogamous
relationship is the most common.
(Barron’s TOEFL iBT Internet-Based Test 2008 by Pamela J. Sharpe, page 96)
It is not illegal in some cultures to be married to more than one
woman
1. In several countries, men are allowed to be engaged to more than one woman
2. In some cultures, being married to more than woman is not against the law
3. Being married to more than one woman, in several parts of the world, is deemed legitimate
but
1. however
2. though
3. although
the monogamous relationship is the most common.
1. monogamus marriage is indeed the popular.
2. monogamy is prevalent in most parts of the world
3. having just one partner is the norm.
Combine these paraphrases into three different sentences.
1. In several countries, men are allowed to be engaged to more than one woman; however,
monogamus marriage is indeed the popular.
2. In some cultures, being married to more than woman is not against the law though monogamy
is prevalent in most parts of the world.
3. Being married to more than one woman, in several parts of the world, is deemed legitimate
although having just one partner is the norm.