I can revise to use precise language

I can revise to use precise language

Objective

Multiple Choice

You don't need to use citations.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

What is the most precise word to go in the blank?

The snake __________ across the jungle floor.

• slithered

• crawled

• went

Multiple Choice

What is the most precise word to go in the blank?

Sam __________ to the finish line.

• went

• ran

• dashed

Multiple Choice

It is okay to be insulting and use foul language in your essay.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which word is an example of the most precise language?

• Baffling

• Strange

• Weird

• Confusing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Randy taught the students in how to tackle other players.

• instructed

• informed

• tutored

• coached

Multiple Choice

What is the most precise word to go in the blank?

George __________ the ball over the fence.

• threw

• put

• tossed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The student peeked through the window.

• watched

• glanced

• looked

• glimpsed

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentence using precise language.

He did bad things.