Effective Word Usage

Why is effective word usage important in writing and speaking?

• To make writing longer

• To clearly articulate points with appropriate meanings and forms

• To impress the audience with complex vocabulary

• To avoid using any adjectives or adverbs

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the first key consideration when deciding what words to use in writing?

• How many syllables the word has

• If the word actually makes sense in the context

• If the word is commonly used in everyday conversation

• If the word is a synonym for another word

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the sentence "The fish galloped through the water," why is "galloped" considered a poor word choice?

• Because fish cannot move quickly

• Because "galloped" is only used for horses

• Because "galloped" is a verb

• Because the sentence is too short

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

Which word would be a more appropriate choice to describe a fish's movement than "galloped"?

• Flew

• Crawled

• Swam

• Hopped

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

What does the word "their" (T-H-E-I-R) typically indicate?

• A location

• A contraction of "they are"

• Possession

• A type of adverb

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "they're" (T-H-E-Y-'-R-E) is a contraction of which two words?

• There are

• They were

• They are

• Their is

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Why is understanding your audience crucial for a writer?

• It helps determine the length of the writing

• It ensures the writer uses the most complex vocabulary

• It allows the writer to tailor language and style appropriately

• It is only important when writing to children

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the sentence, "In this city, forty-nine percent of people are mooching off the government," what kind of connotation does the word "mooching" carry?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Objective

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the primary benefit of writing with clarity?

• It makes the writing longer and more detailed

• It allows for the use of more complex vocabulary

• It makes the essay easy to follow and understand

• It helps to confuse the audience

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is the video's advice regarding using large or complex words in writing?

• Always use the largest words possible to show mastery

• Avoid all complex words to ensure simplicity

• Use them sparingly and only when they enhance clarity

• They should only be used when writing to experts

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6