Effective Word Choice

Why is word usage important in writing and speaking?

• To make your writing longer.

• To clearly express ideas and meanings.

• To impress your audience with big words.

• To make sentences more complicated.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the first thing to consider when choosing words for your writing?

• If the word sounds impressive.

• If the word is difficult to spell.

• If the word makes sense in the context.

• If the word is commonly used.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In the sentence "The fish galloped through the water," why is "galloped" a poor word choice?

• Fish cannot move quickly.

• "Galloped" refers to the fastest speed of a four-legged animal.

• "Galloped" is only used for horses.

• The word is too long for the sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word would be more appropriate to describe a fish moving quickly through water?

• Walked

• Crawled

• Swam

• Flew

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "their" (T-H-E-I-R) indicate?

• A location or place.

• A contraction of "they are."

• Possession or ownership.

• An action being performed.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is used to refer to a place or can act as an adverb?

• Their

• There

• They're

• They

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The word "they're" is a contraction for which two words?

• They will

• They have

• They are

• They were

Why is it important to know your audience when writing?

• To use the most complex words possible.

• To ensure your writing is appropriate and understood.

• To make your writing longer.

• To avoid using any simple words.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In the sentence, "In this city, forty-nine percent of people are mooching off the government," what kind of connotation does the word "mooching" have?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Objective

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main benefit of writing with clarity?

• It makes your writing seem more intelligent.

• It makes your essay easy to follow and understand.

• It allows you to use many big words.

• It helps you write longer sentences.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D