Mastering Word Choice and Impact

Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Inexpensive

• Economical

• Stingy

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Identify the antonym of the word "benevolent."

• Kind

• Malevolent

• Generous

• Compassionate

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word would have the greatest impact in a sentence describing a dangerous situation?

• Risky

• Hazardous

• Uncertain

• Precarious

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties, Mark preferred solitude."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the most precise sentence:

• The cat quickly ran across the street.

• The cat sprinted across the street.

• The cat moved across the street.

• The cat went across the street.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following pairs are synonyms?

• Happy, Sad

• Large, Tiny

• Begin, Start

• Fast, Slow

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Evaluate the impact of the word "devastated" in the sentence: "She was devastated by the news of the accident."

• It suggests mild disappointment.

• It indicates complete destruction.

• It implies deep emotional distress.

• It conveys slight irritation.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "meticulous" in the sentence: "Her meticulous attention to detail ensured the project was flawless."

• Careless

• Hasty

• Thorough

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• Frugal

• Thrifty

• Miserly

• Prudent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Identify the synonym of the word "abundant."

• Scarce

• Plentiful

• Limited

• Sparse

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A