Precise Language

That was a good movie that changed my life forever.

• trustworthy

• compelling

• baseless

• ok

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The good fans cheered the winning team.

• compelling

• few

• crazy

• loyal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.RL.11-12.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D