Which of the following phrases would be reworded by paraphrasing?
Select one:
a. religious tolerance
b. federal government
c. drunk-driving charges
d. plethora of beings
When you're sure of the meaning of paraphrasing, please post your answer.
Not c.
Paraphrasing means to reword phrases that are wordy or are irregular.
D.
Yes, D.
d. plethora of beings
Paraphrased: a large number of creatures
To paraphrase a phrase means to reword it in order to convey the same meaning using different words. So, out of the given options, the phrase that would be reworded by paraphrasing is:
d. plethora of beings
To paraphrase this phrase, you would need to find alternative words to express the same concept of "a large number of beings." For example:
- abundance of creatures
- multitude of entities
- an array of individuals