What is a 'dead word' in writing?
Dead Words

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A word that is no longer in use
A word that is overused and lacks impact
A word that is difficult to spell
A word that is specific to a certain region
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is considered a 'dead word'?
Very
Unique
Eloquent
Meticulous
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why should 'dead words' be avoided in writing?
They make writing more concise
They enhance the clarity of writing
They make writing less engaging
They improve the flow of writing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence contains a 'dead word'?
The movie was very interesting.
The movie was fascinating.
The movie was captivating.
The movie was thrilling.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a better alternative to the 'dead word' 'nice'?
Pleasant
Good
Fine
Okay
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the 'dead word' in the sentence: 'She was really happy about the news.'
She
Really
Happy
News
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a 'dead word'?
Awesome
Amazing
Incredible
Specific
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