II.1 VIVID and PRECISE LANGUAGE

II.1 Vivid/Precise Language : 

II.1 Vivid/Precise Language p.27 Independent Practice

1. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. Students who are shy won’t always ask questions. : 

1. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. Students who are shy won’t always ask questions. A. Shy students B. Students being shy C. Students D. Students that are shy.

2. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. The paper’s red marks and low grade clearly showed the lack of understanding of the student. : 

2. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. The paper’s red marks and low grade clearly showed the lack of understanding of the student. A. really showed the students lack B. obviously showed the student’s understanding C. showed the student’s understanding D. showed the student’s lack of understanding

3. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. We will attend the family reunion, which is definitely planned for next spring. : 

3. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. We will attend the family reunion, which is definitely planned for next spring. A. reunion that is planned for next spring B. reunion to take place next spring C. reunion planned for next spring D. reunion that will take place next spring

4. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. There was the burning lava rolling down to the sea. : 

4. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. There was the burning lava rolling down to the sea. A. The volcano’s burning lava was B. There was the burning lava that was C. The burning lava, which was from the volcano, was D. The burning lava of the volcano was

5. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. We were obviously well-prepared for any emergency. : 

5. Choose the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. We were obviously well-prepared for any emergency. A. clearly well-prepared B. totally well-prepared C. well-prepared D. well-prepared undoubtedly

6. All four sentences express the same idea. Which one expresses the idea most vividly? : 

6. All four sentences express the same idea. Which one expresses the idea most vividly? A. The runner jumped quickly over each hurtle. B. The student ran around the track and jumped over hurtles. C. The sprinter hopped easily over each hurtle. D. The relay runner sprinted down each lane and vaulted over each hurtle.

7. All four sentences express the same idea. Which one expresses the idea most vividly? : 

7. All four sentences express the same idea. Which one expresses the idea most vividly? A. Some birds show their intelligence by using tools to help get food. B. Thrushes use rocks to get into snails. C. Sing thrushes use special stones on which they smash snail shells until they break. D. Song thrushes use stones as tools to get food.

8. All four sentences express the same idea. Which one expresses the idea most vividly? : 

8. All four sentences express the same idea. Which one expresses the idea most vividly? A. He quickly swallowed the sour cold lemonade. B. He gulped the icy tart lemonade. C. He drank the extremely cold lemonade fast. D. He drank the cold lemonade thirstily.

9. Choose the best words to make the sentence clear and precise. The _____ wind damaged the houses and trees. : 

9. Choose the best words to make the sentence clear and precise. The _____ wind damaged the houses and trees. powerful 85 mph strong extreme

10. Choose the best words to make the sentence clear and precise. The _____ wave crashed into the beach. : 

10. Choose the best words to make the sentence clear and precise. The _____ wave crashed into the beach. large gigantic enormous twenty-feet high