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Question 49 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_1001345_English 2 A-CR

Which statement best explains the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

Answer
A
Summarizing is restating all of the ideas and details in a text, while paraphrasing is restating the central idea of the text.
B
Paraphrasing is restating all of the ideas and details in a text, while summarizing is restating the central idea of the text.
C
Paraphrasing is copying a text word for word, while summarizing is restating the text in one’s own words.
D
Summarizing is copying a text word for word, while paraphrasing is restating the text in one’s own words.

Explanation

Paraphrasing restates a passage’s ideas and details in your own words, usually keeping about the same level of detail. Summarizing condenses the passage to its central idea and most important points. So choice B correctly describes the difference; the other choices either reverse the meanings or confuse paraphrasing with copying.

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