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Citation and Paraphrase Practice

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 20 minutes 8 problems
Citation and Paraphrase Practice
Grade 8 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 the best meaning: paraphrase
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2. When should a writer quote directly?
3. Match the term to the best meaning: citation
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4. Copying too closely from a source without clear credit can lead to __.
5. Why is changing only a few words not enough for a good paraphrase?
6. Which sentence best shows source integration?
7. A writer should use a citation so readers know where the __ came from.
8. Why should writers explain evidence after quoting or paraphrasing it?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. restating source information accurately in new wording
2. When the exact wording matters for the point being made
3. a reference that identifies the source of information
4. plagiarism
5. A real paraphrase restates the idea fully in new wording and sentence structure while keeping the meaning accurate
6. According to the study, later start times improved attention, which supports the argument that schedule changes can help learning.
7. information
8. Explanation shows how the source information connects to the writer’s point instead of leaving it unsupported

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