What is the main benefit of using precise nouns instead of general nouns?
Using Precise Nouns to Improve Your Writing

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They confuse the reader.
They help readers visualize better.
They make sentences longer.
They make writing more formal.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'I went shopping to buy shoes,' which word is a general noun?
went
shoes
buy
shopping
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a precise noun that could replace 'house' in the sentence 'The children crept towards the house'?
building
cabin
place
structure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the story draft, what precise noun replaces 'game' to give a clearer image?
toy
puzzle
board game
Chutes and Ladders board game
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What precise noun is used to replace 'toy vehicle' in the story draft?
car
truck
bicycle
model plane
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which precise noun was chosen to replace 'piece of candy' in the story?
taffy
lollipop
gumball
chocolate bar
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of revising writing to include precise nouns?
To enhance reader visualization
To improve spelling
To make the text longer
To use more complex words
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