Precise Language

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The man didn't feel any pain.

• agony

• suffering

• ache

• convulsion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The dog harassed his owner.

• assaulted

• bothered

• annoyed

• pestered

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Mom got groceries at the store.

• deli

• shop

• boutique

• market

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Mr. Butcher guided the play.

• directed

• advised

• headed

• conducted

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The teacher taught the students.

• instructed

• guided

• educated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The tired man went to bed.

• sleepy

• distressed

• exhausted

• fatigued

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The criminal was detained.

• imprisoned

• arrested

• apprehended

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The children were saved from the gorge.

• recovered

• retrieved

• rescued

• delivered

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A