Contain

To have inside or include;
OR
To control

     

 

Possible paraphrasing solution:
Original sentence:

"Emergency crews began work to contain the 30 to 60 gallons of motor oil that had spilled from the truck into the lake."

Paraphrased sentence:

Emergency crews arrived and tried to keep 30-60 gallons of motor oil from spreading out of control into the lake.

 
   
 

Your turn:

Paraphrase 2 of these sentences:

1  Sara tried to contain her laughter because she was in class. 

 

2. Holiday cookies that might contain pieces of glass were recalled by the Cosmic Cookie Company.

3. Firefighters have worked for more than a day to contain three fires.

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