Choosing Appropriate Words and Synonyms

Choosing Appropriate Words and Synonyms

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of selecting the right word in writing. It highlights the difference between similar words and their appropriate contexts, using Mark Twain's analogy of lightning and lightning bugs. The tutorial advises against over-reliance on a thesaurus and suggests using words that are familiar to ensure appropriateness. It stresses the impact of word choice on writing, especially in formal and academic contexts, and concludes with the advice that simpler words are often more effective.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to be cautious when using a thesaurus?

It might result in selecting words that don't fit the context.

It is not a reliable source for word meanings.

It always provides incorrect synonyms.

It can lead to choosing words that are too simple.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mark Twain compare the difference between the almost right word and the right word to?

A whisper and a shout

A thunderstorm and a drizzle

A lightning bug and lightning

A cat and a tiger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key consideration when choosing synonyms for a word like 'talk'?

The popularity of the word

The number of syllables

The formality of the context

The length of the word

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a formal synonym for 'talk'?

Chat

Yak

Articulate

Babble

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an informal synonym for 'talk'?

Gab

Discuss

Verbalize

Converse

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might happen if you choose the wrong word for a situation?

It can enhance your writing.

It can have a negative impact on your writing.

It will always be ignored by the reader.

It will make your writing more complex.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you avoid using unfamiliar words from a thesaurus?

They are always too complex.

They might not fit the situation.

They are not recognized by most people.

They are outdated.

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