Paraphrasing
Read and listen to these examples of people giving information. What do you think is the best paraphrase?
Example 1
Paraphrase:
Okay, I will go left, then to the end and turn right. Is that what you mean?
I see. You mean, take the elevator to the third floor and then turn right. Have I got that right?
So the elevator is on the 13th floor?
You're saying that I need to go and get a cart, right?
Example 2
Paraphrase:
So the elevator is on the 13th floor?
You're saying that I need to go and get a cart, right?
Okay, I will go left, then to the end and turn right. Is that what you mean?
I see. You mean, take the elevator to the third floor and then turn right. Have I got that right?
Now you try!
Now open the Exercise and read and listen to people giving instructions and choose the best paraphrase for them.