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Quotes, Paraphrases, and Citations Worksheet

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 20 minutes 8 problems
Quotes, Paraphrases, and Citations Worksheet
Grade 7 English Language Arts LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Match the term to its meaning: paraphrase
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2. Match the term to its meaning: citation
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3. When should a writer quote directly?
4. Copying too closely from a source without credit can lead to __.
5. A writer should usually __ the evidence after quoting or paraphrasing it.
6. Which sentence shows stronger source integration?
7. Why is changing only a few words not enough for a good paraphrase?
8. Why do citations matter in source-based writing?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. restating a source accurately in new wording
2. a reference showing where information came from
3. when the exact wording matters for the point
4. plagiarism
5. explain
6. The report found that later start times improved alertness, which supports the claim that sleep affects learning.
7. A good paraphrase restates the idea in new wording and sentence structure while keeping the original meaning accurate
8. Citations show readers where the information came from and make the writing more trustworthy and accountable

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