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QuizMultiple Choice

Paraphrasing and Summarizing a Political Speech

Question 14 • FL-1001345-English 2 B-CR

Read the excerpt from "For the ERA." As of early 1970 most States would have some laws that would be affected. However, changes are being made so rapidly as a result of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is likely that by the time the equal rights amendment would become effective, no conflicting State laws would remain. Read Frankie's paraphrase. Changes in state laws are happening so quickly, that, despite there being an abundance of laws discriminating against women now, there won't be any once the ERA and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 go into effect.

Answer
A
misrepresented the original meaning
B
added a personal opinion
C
made the paraphrase too short
D
matched the original wording too closely

Explanation

The excerpt says that changes prompted by Title VII are happening rapidly, so few or no state laws conflicting with the ERA are likely to remain by the time the ERA takes effect. Frankie changes this into a claim that there will be no laws discriminating against women once both the ERA and the Civil Rights Act go into effect. That overstates the original and misrepresents its meaning.

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