Grammer & Composition Test 8

Standard words used incorrectly are ____.

• idioms

• improprieties

The ____ of a word is its strict dictionary definition.

• denotation

• connotation

The ___ of a word goes beyond its strict meaning to the feelings and images that the word suggests.

• denotation

• connotation

Whenever possible, use exact and vivid ____ instead of verb-adverb combinations.

• nouns

• verbs

The adverbs very and ___ are greatly overused.

• surely

• really

Write corrections on the sentences below to improve them in the area given in parentheses.

(impropriety) The Russian citizens hoped to immigrate from the Soviet Union.

Write corrections on the sentences below to improve them in the area given in parentheses.

(idiom) He was desirous to learn all that he could about the state of Maine.

Write corrections on the sentences below to improve them in the area given in parentheses.

(redundancy) Her eyes, blue in color, matched her outfit.

Write corrections on the sentences below to improve them in the area given in parentheses.

(wordiness) Let me call your attention to the fact that we have not had rain for about six weeks.

Write corrections on the sentences below to improve them in the area given in parentheses.

(triteness) We rushed over the mountain road at breakneck speed.