O-Level Comprehension Paraphrase Bank

O-Level summary writing phrases are useful only when they preserve the source meaning. “In your own words” is not a synonym game: the student must identify the exact idea, then change vocabulary and/or sentence structure without adding judgement, losing conditions or shifting intensity. This guide builds a practical paraphrase bank around that discipline.

Searches for O-Level summary writing phrases, paraphrasing techniques, own words comprehension and summary vocabulary point to one core difficulty: students change words but accidentally change meaning. A safe paraphrase begins by anchoring the proposition—who did what, why, under what condition, with what result—before wording is replaced.

Paraphrase can use near-synonyms, word-family changes, clause restructuring and controlled condensation. Every new sentence must be checked against the source. Use this page with the Singapore Vocabulary Guide.

Quick Read

Meaning first, wording second.
Change vocabulary and/or structure.
Do not add evaluation or intensity.
Preserve conditions, causes and limits.
Compare the paraphrase with the source after rewriting.

100 paraphrase routes for comprehension and summary

1. said → stated; explained; argued; observed

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of said in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

2. shows → demonstrates; indicates; reveals; illustrates

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of shows in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

3. important → significant; central; essential; consequential

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of important in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

4. many → numerous; a large number of; a substantial proportion of

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of many in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

5. few → a small number of; limited; a minority of

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of few in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

6. because → as; since; owing to; because of

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of because in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

7. so → therefore; thus; consequently; as a result

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of so in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

8. but → however; yet; nevertheless; by contrast

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of but in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

9. also → in addition; moreover; furthermore; likewise

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of also in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

10. caused → led to; resulted in; brought about; contributed to

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of caused in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

11. helped → assisted; supported; enabled; facilitated

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of helped in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

12. stopped → prevented; halted; interrupted; discontinued

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of stopped in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

13. started → began; initiated; introduced; launched

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of started in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

14. changed → altered; transformed; modified; shifted

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of changed in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

15. made worse → worsened; intensified; aggravated; compounded

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of made worse in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

16. made better → improved; strengthened; enhanced; developed

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of made better in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

17. very big → substantial; considerable; extensive; significant

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of very big in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

18. very small → minor; slight; limited; marginal

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of very small in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

19. people think → it is believed; some argue; observers suggest

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of people think in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

20. the writer says → the passage states; the writer argues; the text indicates

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of the writer says in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

21. good → beneficial; effective; favourable; useful

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of good in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

22. bad → harmful; ineffective; adverse; damaging

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of bad in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

23. problem → issue; difficulty; challenge; obstacle

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of problem in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

24. solution → response; remedy; approach; measure

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of solution in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

25. reason → cause; factor; explanation; basis

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of reason in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

26. result → outcome; consequence; effect; impact

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of result in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

27. idea → view; concept; position; proposal

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of idea in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

28. change in opinion → shift in view; reconsideration; revised position

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of change in opinion in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

29. not enough → insufficient; inadequate; limited

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of not enough in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

30. too much → excessive; disproportionate; more than necessary

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of too much in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

31. can → is able to; has the capacity to; may

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of can in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

32. must → is required to; has to; needs to

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of must in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

33. might → may; could; is possible that

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of might in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

34. always → consistently; invariably; on every occasion

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of always in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

35. sometimes → occasionally; in some cases; at times

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of sometimes in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

36. often → frequently; regularly; in many cases

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of often in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

37. quickly → rapidly; swiftly; at a fast rate

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of quickly in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

38. slowly → gradually; at a slow pace; over time

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of slowly in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

39. together → jointly; collectively; in combination

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of together in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

40. separately → individually; independently; in isolation

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of separately in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

41. main → primary; principal; central; dominant

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of main in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

42. different → distinct; contrasting; unlike; separate

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of different in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

43. same → identical; similar; equivalent; unchanged

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of same in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

44. more → greater; increased; additional

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of more in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

45. less → reduced; lower; smaller

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of less in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

46. use → employ; apply; make use of

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of use in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

47. need → require; depend on; call for

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of need in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

48. find → discover; identify; determine

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of find in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

49. think about → consider; examine; reflect on

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of think about in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

50. look at → examine; observe; review

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of look at in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

51. say again → repeat; restate; reiterate

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of say again in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

52. say differently → rephrase; paraphrase; reformulate

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of say differently in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

53. clear → evident; explicit; apparent

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of clear in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

54. unclear → ambiguous; vague; uncertain

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of unclear in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

55. possible → feasible; plausible; achievable

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of possible in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

56. impossible → unfeasible; unattainable; not possible

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of impossible in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

57. fair → equitable; reasonable; impartial

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of fair in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

58. unfair → inequitable; biased; unreasonable

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of unfair in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

59. safe → secure; protected; low-risk

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of safe in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

60. dangerous → hazardous; risky; unsafe

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of dangerous in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

61. near → close; nearby; adjacent

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of near in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

62. far → distant; remote; far away

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of far in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

63. more serious → more severe; more significant; graver

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of more serious in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

64. not serious → minor; limited; relatively small

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of not serious in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

65. mainly → primarily; largely; chiefly

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of mainly in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

66. about → regarding; concerning; relating to

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of about in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

67. happen → occur; take place; arise

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of happen in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

68. keep → maintain; retain; preserve

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of keep in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

69. remove → eliminate; exclude; take away

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of remove in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

70. join → combine; merge; connect

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of join in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

71. divide → separate; split; distinguish

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of divide in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

72. show difference → contrast; differentiate; distinguish

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of show difference in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

73. show similarity → compare; liken; relate

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of show similarity in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

74. support → justify; substantiate; reinforce

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of support in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

75. prove → demonstrate; establish; verify

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of prove in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

76. guess from clues → infer; deduce; conclude

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of guess from clues in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

77. give details → describe; elaborate; specify

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of give details in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

78. make shorter → condense; summarise; reduce

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of make shorter in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

79. make clearer → clarify; explain; specify

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of make clearer in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

80. think carefully → consider; deliberate; reflect

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of think carefully in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

81. make less harmful → mitigate; reduce; limit

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of make less harmful in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

82. make stronger → reinforce; strengthen; intensify

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of make stronger in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

83. point out → highlight; identify; draw attention to

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of point out in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

84. very common → widespread; prevalent; frequent

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of very common in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

85. hard to understand → complex; obscure; confusing

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of hard to understand in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

86. easy to see → obvious; apparent; visible

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of easy to see in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

87. depend on → rely on; be contingent on; require

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of depend on in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

88. allow → enable; permit; make possible

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of allow in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

89. block → prevent; obstruct; hinder

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of block in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

90. grow → increase; expand; develop

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of grow in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

91. shrink → decrease; contract; decline

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of shrink in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

92. keep going → continue; persist; maintain

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of keep going in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

93. stop gradually → decline; diminish; fade

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of stop gradually in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

94. try → attempt; seek; endeavour

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of try in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

95. choose → select; opt for; decide on

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of choose in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

96. think is true → assume; believe; consider

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of think is true in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

97. show indirectly → imply; suggest; indicate

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of show indirectly in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

98. work well → be effective; succeed; function effectively

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of work well in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

99. does not work → fails; proves ineffective; breaks down

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of does not work in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

100. take part → participate; engage; be involved

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of take part in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

101. leave out → omit; exclude; remove

Treat this as a meaning family, not a swap command. Identify the sense of leave out in the original sentence. Then choose or build a paraphrase that preserves relationship, intensity and grammar. Change structure where useful, and compare source and paraphrase for accidental additions or omissions.

Four controlled paraphrase moves

Use a near-synonym with the same sense; change word class such as decide → decision; restructure the clause; or condense several source words into one accurate term. Combine moves only when meaning stays transparent.