LANGUAGE #9: Precise Words II
Both revisions are acceptable.
A big day in the life of a young Latina woman is her quinceañera, or fifteenth birthday. Which option(s) below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *A special *A significant *Both revisions are acceptable. *No revision is necessary.
Both revisions are acceptable.
Family members, especially godparents, may give money to cover some of the costs or sponsor specific gifts and garments. Which option(s) below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *give hard cash *make monetary contributions *Both revisions are acceptable. *No revision is necessary.
varies
The celebration is different depending on the family's country of origin, but it generally has a combination of a Catholic Mass and a large party. Which option below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *has differences *varies *is very different *No revision is necessary.
it generally combines
The celebration is different depending on the family's country of origin, but it generally has a combination of a Catholic Mass and a large party. Which option below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *it generally combines *it generally has a blend of *it generally has a mix of *No revision is necessary.
No revision is necessary.
The celebration is different depending on the family's country of origin, but it generally has a combination of a Catholic Mass and a large party. Which option(s) below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? *social gathering *social occasion *Both revisions are acceptable. *No revision is necessary.
The day differs from
The day is different from other birthdays because it is a celebration to commemorate her womanhood with both religious and festive traditions. Which option below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *The day differs from *The day is different than *The day is not the same as *No revision is necessary.
it celebrates
The day is different from other birthdays because it is a celebration to commemorate her womanhood with both religious and festive traditions. Which option below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *it celebrates *it is a party *it parties *No revision is necessary.
Both revisions are acceptable.
The young woman has a formal gown, most often white, and has a court of boys and girls. Which option(s) below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *wears *dresses in *Both revisions are acceptable. *No revision is necessary.
No revision is necessary.
Wealthy families may have the party at a luxurious hotel or country club, whereas families with lower incomes may celebrate at home. Which option below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *a fancy *a terrific *a really nice *No revision is necessary.
host the event
Wealthy families may have the party at a luxurious hotel or country club, whereas families with lower incomes may celebrate at home. Which option below is the best revision of the underlined selection? *host the event *have the bash *have the shindig *No revision is necessary.
