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QuizMultiple Choice

Communication Skills

Question 8 • Preparing for Colleges and Careers

What does it mean to paraphrase information provided by a speaker?

Answer
A
to repeat the information word for word
B
to ask the speaker a question for clarification
C
to restate the information in your own words
D
to take notes on the important ideas in a speech

Explanation

To paraphrase is to express someone else’s information using your own words while keeping its meaning. Repeating it word for word is quoting, and taking notes or asking a question are different actions. Therefore, the correct choice is to restate the information in your own words.

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