SUMMARY

1. Leave out unnecessary details, for

example, relative clauses
2. Use a single word to replace several
words.
3. Leave out examples
7. Paraphrase- means to rewrite an idea
using one’s own words.
■ Example- The river was not deep at all. Its level
came up to my knees.
■ Paraphrase
- The river was shallow
- The river was knee-deep.