Definition: Recognizing paraphrasing means understanding when the statement rewords the author’s opinion but still reflects the same idea. Paraphrasing is common in Yes/No/Not Given questions, and candidates must detect reworded expressions of the author’s stance.

Details:

• Synonyms and Rewording: Paraphrasing often uses synonyms or rephrases the author’s views. Candidates must match the meaning of the statement with the author’s viewpoint, not just the words.

Example: If the text says, “The author is skeptical about new technologies,” and the statement says, “The author doubts the effectiveness of new technologies,” the answer would be Yes because “skeptical” and “doubts” convey the same opinion.