Eliminating Vague Language

That was a really good movie that changed my life forever.

• trustworthy

• compelling

• baseless

• ok

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The really good fans cheered the winning team.

• compelling

• few

• crazy

• loyal

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

When choosing words, focus on using words that are _____ and ______.

• lengthy and academic

• multiple syllables

• precise and specific

• technical and precise

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The term, "VERY OFTEN" may be improved using a more appropriate academic word which is:

• frequently

• seriously

• rarely

• stubbornly

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

The main difference between academic writing and other writing is that academic writing:

• tries to be precise and unbiased

• uses longer words

• is harder to understand

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following sentences eliminates ambiguous pronouns?

• They say that exercise is good for health.

• Doctors say that exercise is good for health.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which sentence has a clear pronoun reference?

• They believe that reading books can improve vocabulary.

• English teachers believe that reading books can improve vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D