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Exam preparation: meaning of words and paraphrase in Russian

How it works

In this topic area, you learn to understand Russian words and sentences in context and to express them in other words (paraphrase). In Russian, the same statement can often be formulated in different ways. For example, ‹Он быстро закончил работу› and ‹Он закончил работу очень быстро› mean the same thing. It is important to pay attention to the exact context: not every similar word is a true synonym. Incorrect paraphrases change the meaning or do not fit the situation. Understanding word meanings helps you comprehend texts better and make your own statements clearer.

Note
Pay attention to the exact meaning of Russian words and sentences in context. Choose the paraphrase or synonym that reproduces the statement unchanged. Check whether the meaning is fully preserved.

An example

Which paraphrase expresses the same content as ‹Он быстро закончил работу›?

The correct paraphrase is ‹Он закончил работу очень быстро›, because both sentences express that he finished the work in a short time. A formulation like ‹Он скоро закончил работу› does not fit equally well in every context.

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