Eliminating Vague Language
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
That was a really good movie that changed my life forever.
trustworthy
compelling
baseless
ok
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The really good fans cheered the winning team.
compelling
few
crazy
loyal
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.2.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences has a vague pronoun reference?
They say that looking at screens too long can cause neck trouble.
Medical researchers say that looking at screens too long can cause neck trouble.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When choosing words, focus on using words that are _____ and ______.
lengthy and academic
multiple syllables
precise and specific
technical and precise
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences has a clear pronoun reference?
They say that eating too much sugar is bad for health.
Nutritionists say that eating too much sugar is bad for health.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
The main difference between academic writing and normal writing is that academic writing:
uses longer words
tries to be precise
is harder to understand
uses words repetitively
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The term, "VERY OFTEN" may be improved using a more appropriate academic word which is:
frequently
seriously
rarely
stubbornly
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
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