GROUP WORK

Academic English
Meeting 10

Group members 9/ NIM:

1. Mahfud ( 01502220026)
2. Seni Rahmawati (01502220027)
3. Theresia Noviana ( 01502220028)
4. Yohana Septiawati ( 01502220017)

A. In groups, discuss the answers to the following questions!

1. According to our understanding, paraphrasing is:

In our opinion, pharaphrasing is rewriting an idea or sentence from another source with
our understanding but with the same meaning.

2. From the six strategies of paraphrasing, two strategies that we think are the easiest to apply
are:
a. Using synonyms
b. Changing part of speech
We choose those two strategies because:

a. When we using synonyms we can replace words with other words that easier to
understand but have the same meaning and we can use a dictionary to help.
b. Using changing part of speech strategy is easier because we can change nouns into
adjectives or verbs.

3. From the six strategies of paraphrasing, two strategies that we think are the most difficult
to apply are:
a.
b.
We think so because:
B. Paraphrase these sentences and mention the strategies that you use in restating the
sentences!

E.g:
It can be difficult to choose a suitable content writer from a large number of applicants.
Answer: Select an appropriate content writer from many applicants is sometimes hard.
Strategies: Using synonym and changing word order

1. All of the people in this class studied hard. The effect was a big increase in test scores.
Answer: A big increase in the test was the result studied hard of all the people in this
class.
Strategies: Using synonym and changing word order

2. Over the centuries, lions have been used in art to represent power and magnificence.
Answer: Lions have been used as symbols of power and magnificence throughout history.
Strategies: Using synonym and changing word order

3. The peel of banana can be easily removed unlike the orange.

Answer: not similar to the orange, banana peels are easier to remove.
Strategies: Using synonym and changing part of speech

4. Many students struggle in their tests because they do not put in the hard work and practice
enough.
Answer: Because they don’t put in the hard work and practice enough, many students
have trouble in their test.
Strategies: Using synonym and changing word order

5. Although the coach’s strategy was a little dangerous, the team was successful.
Answer: Although the coach’s strategy was a bit risky, the team managed to prevail
Strategies: Using synonym and using negatives or opposites.