
Precise Language

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English
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Randy taught the students in how to tackle other players.
instructed
informed
tutored
coached
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The man didn't feel any pain.
agony
suffering
ache
convulsion
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The dog harassed his owner.
assaulted
bothered
annoyed
pestered
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Mom got groceries at the store.
deli
shop
boutique
market
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: Mr. Butcher guided the play.
directed
advised
headed
conducted
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is least appropriate as a substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence: The teacher taught the students.
instructed
guided
educated
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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