Recognize the same idea in new words
A paraphrase says the same thing in different words. Match the person, action, and important details. 'The office closes at noon' and 'The office shuts at twelve midday' give the same information.
Check what has changed besides the wording. An answer must keep the original time, amount, and meaning. Repeating one familiar word is not enough to make it correct.
The receptionist asked visitors to remain in the waiting area until their names were called.
A worked example
Which instruction means the same thing?
Wait in the designated area until someone calls your name.
'Wait' restates 'remain', and both instructions say to stay in that area until your name is called.
The receptionist asked visitors to remain in the waiting area until their names were called.
Your turn
Read this short text, then answer the question below.
During training, Omar listed the steps for checking an order. He left the list beside the register so staff could consult it during a shift.
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What did Omar write down?
- A record of which staff worked each shift.
- Instructions for checking an order.
Show the answer
Instructions for checking an order.
A list of steps tells staff how to check an order. 'Instructions' expresses the same idea in a new word.
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