Paraphrasing questions (sentence simplification) require choosing an answer that:

A Copies the sentence exactly

B Expresses the essential meaning of the highlighted sentence in different words

C Adds new information

D Contradicts the sentence

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Keep the core meaning. Eliminate choices that change meaning, omit essential info, or add unsupported info.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Paraphrasing questions (sentence simplification) require choosing an answer that:" is Option B: Expresses the essential meaning of the highlighted sentence in different words.

The other options — A) Copies the sentence exactly, C) Adds new information, D) Contradicts the sentence — are incorrect for this TOEFL Exam Prep question. As explained above: Keep the core meaning. Eliminate choices that change meaning, omit essential info, or add unsupported info.

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Paraphrasing questions (sentence simplification) require choosing an answer that:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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