Use Precise Language

Jessie is reading an informative text about homemade detergents. In the text, she learned which chemicals to use as well the as the exact amount needed for the final product. What feature of academic writing is highlighted in the text?

• Precise

• Objective

• Explicit

• Complex

Choose three words to describe academic writing.

• Precise, Accurate, Objective

• Decisive, Diverse, Inspiring

• Unified, Clear, Striking

• Vague, Subjective, Obscure

Sam is writing a persuasive essay about taking care of nature and he is making sure to use correct terminologies in his academic paper. What feature of academic writing is displayed in this scenario?

• Complex

• Accurate

• Objective

• Formal

What are the benefits of using precise language in communication?

• The benefits of using precise language in communication include avoiding misunderstandings and confusion, and accurately conveying the intended message.

• Precise language causes more confusion and misunderstandings

• Using imprecise language leads to better understanding

• It is better to use vague language in communication

What is precise language?

• Precise language is writing more to get a longer paragraph.

• Precise language is the use of exact nouns, adjectives, verbs, etc., to help create clear pictures in the reader's mind.

• Precise language is the use art to make our writing more beautiful.

Which statement best uses precise language?

• The students improved their essay writing skills after the first week of instruction.

• The essay writing skills of the students

  got better after the first week of instruction.

Which option uses the most precise language?

• The only letters that don’t appear on the periodic table are J & Q.

• There are only a couple of letters that don't appear on the periodic table.

• There are some letters that don't appear on the periodic table.

How can writers ensure that their writing is clear and to the point?

• By using simple and concise language, organizing their ideas logically, and avoiding unnecessary jargon or complex sentences.

• By writing in a disorganized and confusing manner

• By including as much jargon as possible

• By using long and complicated language

What is the importance of eliminating vague descriptions in writing?

• It makes the writing more interesting and engaging

• Vague descriptions are actually more appealing to readers

• It doesn't really matter as long as the writer understands what they mean

• It helps to clearly convey the intended message to the reader, avoiding confusion and misunderstanding.

Which of the following is an example of writing precisely: a) The car is big b) The car is a large sedan c) The car is quite large

• The car is not that big

• The car is a tiny sedan

• The car is a large sedan

• The car is small