Word Choice

The biggest challenge for patrol horses is staying sane when faced with distractions and disturbances
Sane is not the best word choice in the previous sentence. Which of the following would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?

• calm
• friendly
• reasonable
• open

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence is wordy?

• Collin does a lot of homework every night. 
• Collin does so much homework every single night. 

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.3D

Which sentence is wordy?

• The lion was super scary and so big.
• The lion was scary and huge. 

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CCSS.L.7.3A

Which sentence uses correct word choice?  

• That study party last night was a blast!
• That study party last night was fun!

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CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which sentence uses correct word choice? 

• Friday I am going to the bowling alley with my friends.  
• Friday I am going to hangout  with my friends at the bowling alley.

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CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which sentence uses correct word choice?

• I like Dale's new jacket.  
• I think Dale's new jacket is cool. 

What moods do the words convey:
Warm
Romantic
Delicate

• calm
• sad
• worried
• loving

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

It was the first football game for the Gators.  The coach asked if everyone was ready.  The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" 
In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• Calm
• Serious
• Happy
• Enthusiastic

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?

• Joyful
• Dreamy
• Confused
• sweet

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the tone of this image? 

• elated
• appreciative
• accusing
• conceited

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4