To paraphrase a statement is to restate it using different words and/or grammar while keeping the same meaning. You can paraphrase a statement at the same level of language or at a different level, e.g. make the sentence harder or easier than the original. This requires a solid understanding of the concepts and a good range of vocabulary. Being able to express difficult concepts more simply can help your listener. It can also help you to discuss subjects that you understand but cannot yet talk about at a high level of language.
Paraprhase each sentence.
1. Despite their mamassive size elephants are known for bien agile.
Even though elephants are really big they are really fast and skilled.
2. Because elephants consume up to 500 pounds of food a day, they are able to strip a forest bare in no time.
Elephants can make a forest desappear since they eat more than 200 kgs of food a day.
3. Over the centuries, lions have been used in art to represent power and magnificence.
Lions have been examples of domain and grandeur during a long period of time.
4. Lions are social animals with one dominant male in each pride.
An oppressive male exist in every herd of lions.
5. George Washington Carver was a dedicated teacher, in addition, he was known as a talented artist, musician, and researcher who made valuable contributions to his people and his country.
Having made considerable contributions to his nation and its inhabitants, George Washingtong Carver was an extraordinary artist,musician and researcher, but he was mostly known because of his dedication to teach.
6. Archibald Mcleish, known for his poetry, was appointed head of the Library of Congress by President Rooselvelt in 1939.
President Rooselvelt declared Archilbald Mcleish to be the principal of the Library of Congress in 1939.
I think that in excersice 4 it would be better to say (an example) than (examples)
ResponderEliminarDear Ligia,
ResponderEliminarI agree with Viviana, but you did a very good job in paraphrasing the sentences.