Dead Words

What is a dead word?

• A word that does not have any synonyms

• A word that has been used to death

• A word that is difficult to learn

• A word that is difficult to pronounce

What is a dead word?

• A word that does not have any synonyms

• A word that has been used to death

• A word that is difficult to learn

• A word that is difficult to pronounce

Which of the following is an example of a dead word?

• Very

• Unique

• Beautiful

• Interesting

Why should dead words be avoided in writing?

• They are too complex

• They are overused and lack impact

• They are difficult to spell

• They are not understood by readers

What is a synonym for the dead word 'nice'?

• Pleasant

• Ugly

• Difficult

• Boring

Which sentence contains a dead word?

• The movie was very interesting.

• The film was captivating and thrilling.

• The book was a fascinating read.

• The play was an engaging experience.

How can writers replace dead words in their writing?

• By using a thesaurus

• By writing longer sentences

• By avoiding adjectives

• By using more nouns

What is the effect of using dead words in a sentence?

• It makes the sentence more vivid

• It weakens the sentence's impact

• It clarifies the meaning

• It enhances the sentence's structure

Which of the following is NOT a dead word?

• Amazing

• Good

• Bad

• Satisfactory

What is the dead word in the sentence: 'The cake was really good'?

• Cake

• Really

• Good

• Was