Question
A rewording of something written or spoken is a ______________.
Official answer and solution
- Official answer
- A
- From
- Official GATE 2016 answer key
Solution
Match the given definition to the correct vocabulary term.
Evaluate the meanings of the given words:
- 'paraphrase': a restatement or rewording of the meaning of a text or passage using other words.
- 'paradox': a seemingly contradictory or absurd statement that may nonetheless prove to be well-founded or true.
- 'paradigm': a typical example, pattern, or model of something.
- 'paraffin': a flammable waxy solid mixture of hydrocarbons used in candles and polishes.
By definition, a rewording of something written or spoken is a 'paraphrase'.
Final answer
A
Common trap
Confusing 'paraphrase' with 'paradox' due to phonetic similarity.
The answer is the one in the official GATE answer key. The solution is this site's own explanation.
Source
- Paper
- GATE 2016 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Session 1
- Question
- 2 of 65, printed as GA Q.2
- Section
- General Aptitude
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