Paraphrasing Excercises

Paraphrase each sentence. There may be more than one way to rewrite each one. Remember to change the vocabulary, phrases and sentence structure wherever you can.

• Despite their massive size, elephants are known for being agile.

Although elephants are heavy animals, they are nimble.

• Because elephants consume up to 500 pounds of food a day, they are able to strip a forest bare in no time.

Elephants eat enormous amounts of food daily; they can strip a forest quickly.

• Over the centuries, lions have been used in art to represent power and magnificence.

For years, the image of lion has been used as a symbol of power in art.

• Lions are social animals with one dominant male in each pride.

There is only one dominant male lion in each social group.

• George Washington Carver was a dedicated teacher, in addition, he was known as a talented artist, musician, and researcher who made valuable contributions to his people and his country.

George Washington Carver was an excellent teacher and researcher who made important contributions to people; he is also remembered for his artistic gifts.

• Archibald McLeish, known for his poetry, was appointed head of the Library of Congress by President Roosevelt in 1939.

In 1939, President Roosevelt chose the poet Archibald McLeish as head of the Library Congress.