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 _____________________ of the densely populated city and he

decided to move back to his hometown.

2. The war caused ____________________ damages that would take ages to recover.

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

____________________ the immune system.

4. Abortion is considered to be a ____________________ issue across the globe.

5. After spending a week abroad, I have _________________________ 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 ___________________________ 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)
________________________________________________________________

2. Aminah will not leave the house today. She is feeling very sick. (because)
_________________________________________________________________

3. Laila was absent at his office for many days. She has been fired by the boss.
(consequently)
__________________________________________________________________

4. Haris was disobedient to traffic rules. He is in trouble. (result in)

__________________________________________________________________

5. I have to develop my English skills. It is a requirement for my profession. (since)

___________________________________________________________________

6. He smoked a lot for a long while. He is suffering from disease. (as a consequence)
____________________________________________________________________

7. Aina was not prepared for the situation. She is hugely embarrassed. (cause)
_____________________________________________________________________

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