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Paraphrasing & Synonyms

Reformulation · reference devices · lexical variety · cohesion
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Exercises practising Paraphrasing & Synonyms. Total: 24 points. Vocabulary from the C1 word bank is used throughout.
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Exercise 1
Which word is it?
10 points
Read the definition and write the word or phrase.
1
Used to say something again more simply:
2
Used to make something more exact (formal):
3
Used to name the exact things you mean:
4
The first of two things mentioned:
5
The second of two things mentioned:
6
Say something again in different words:
7
A word with the same meaning as another:
8
A word with the opposite meaning:
9
Used before explaining the same idea differently:
10
In reality; in practice:
Exercise 2
Complete the sentences
10 points
Only one word or phrase from this chapter fits each sentence. Change its form if you need to.
1
The event is free for under-12s, , children born after 2014.
2
We could take the bus or the train; is faster.
3
"Ancient" is an of "modern".
4
The shop is closed until further notice. , nobody knows when it will open.
5
I like cats and dogs, but are easier to look after.
6
"Huge" is a for "enormous".
7
The new rule is, , a ban on phones in class.
8
Two players were missing, the captain and the goalkeeper.
9
Don't copy the text — it in your own words.
10
The plan is too expensive. , we can't afford it.

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