I can revise to use precise language

I can revise to use precise language

Objective

Fill in the Blank

(Fill in the Blank): exact and accurate

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentence using precise language.

He did bad things.

Open Ended

Why do we need to use precise language when writing?

Multiple Choice

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

The snake __________ across the jungle floor.

• slithered

• crawled

• went

Multiple Choice

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

The apple was very __________.

• good

• sweet

• juicy

Multiple Choice

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

Sam __________ to the finish line.

• went

• ran

• dashed

Multiple Choice

Which word is an example of the most precise language?

• Baffling

• Strange

• Weird

• Confusing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Randy taught the students how to tackle other players.

• instructed

• informed

• tutored

• coached

Multiple Choice

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

George __________ the ball over the fence.

• threw

• put

• tossed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The student peeked through the window.

• watched

• glanced

• looked

• glimpsed