Paraphrased vs Rephrased

Topic: Reading Comprehension

Original Phrase / Sentence Paraphrased Phrase / Sentence

1- The company came under scrutiny after the incident.
1- The company was closely examined after the incident.

2- He expressed his disapproval of the plan.
2- He spoke against the plan.

3- The new policy met with resistance from the workers.
3- The new policy was opposed by the workers.

4- She bore the responsibility for the mistake.
4- She was responsible for the mistake.

5- The report shed light on the causes of poverty.
5- The report explained the causes of poverty.

6- The president addressed the issue of climate change.
6- The president spoke about climate change.

7- He was deprived of his basic rights.
7- He lost his basic rights.

8- The manager took credit for the team’s success.
8- The manager claimed the team’s success as his own.

9- The students were engaged in meaningful discussions.
9- The students took part in meaningful discussions.

10- The judge brought the case to a close.
10- The judge ended the case.

Exercise No. 2

Match the Sentences:

Sentence A / Sentence B 

She looked after her younger brother.
She postponed the meeting.

They carried on talking after class.
He decided to study abroad.

The teacher pointed out the mistake. 
They continued talking after class 

They continued talking after class
The teacher showed the mistake.

The train left on time.
I am excited about the holidays.

I am looking forward to the holidays.
They set up a new business

She put off the meeting.
She took care of her younger brother.

The student handed in his assignment.
They started a new business

He came across an old photo.
He found by chance an old photo.

The student submitted his assignment. 
The train departed punctually.