B2
paraphrase vs summarize
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| paraphraseverb/ˈper.ə.freɪz/ | Meaning to say or write something again in different words so that it is easier to understand | Goes with paraphrase a sentence | Example In the writing test, you lose marks if you paraphrase the question badly. |
| summarizeverb/ˈsʌm.ə.raɪz/ | Meaning to give the main points of something in a short form | Goes with summarize the main points | Example Can you summarize the article in three sentences? |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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