Precise Word Choice

What is an example of precise language?

• He looked in the bag.

• He peeked in the bag.

• He saw in the bag

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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

Sam __________ to the finish line.

• went

• ran

• dashed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

"I need your help!" Lenny _________.

• said

• cried

• stated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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

George __________ the ball over the fence.

• threw

• put

• tossed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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

Henry ____________ to his room, angry about being grounded.

• stomped

• went

• walked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

The seasoned chicken was __________.

• good

• great

• tasty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

"It's a surprise for Mom's birthday," ______________ Sammy.

• declared

• whispered

• said

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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

The apple was very __________.

• good

• sweet

• juicy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

The snake __________ across the jungle floor.

• slithered

• crawled

• went

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

I love the ___________ colors on your painting!

• pretty

• bright

• vivid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D