Choosing Precise Words to Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy by LegitSwag69

persuading readers to take action to stop pollution.

Clear examples of pollution's negative consequences would best serve the purpose of

This summer, we camped on a frigid lake. The water instantly turned you into an icicle.

Janice is describing why she did not enjoy camping with her family. Which description is most engaging?

entertain the reader with Alvin's dreams of becoming an astronaut.

Read the paragraph. Alvin wanted to be an astronaut when he grew up. He liked the idea of driving a land rover across the silent expanses of the moon. He often imagined himself floating outside a spaceship as the green Earth rotated thousands of miles below. And without a doubt, he knew he'd look great in a spacesuit. The paragraph was most likely written to

Glenway Park's unique natural and historical treasures must be preserved.

Read the paragraph. Glenway Park should be saved for future generations to enjoy. This area has been a favorite spot for generations of picnickers and stargazers. The foundation of the city's first building still stands near the baseball diamond. In addition, the park has over three acres of old-growth oak forest that harbors spring flowers, deer, and a variety of song birds. What sentence best finishes the paragraph?

trumpet

Read the paragraph. Kendra leaned back and blew a long, clear note towards the sky. Behind her, the bass kept a shuffling rhythm and the drums moved the music forward. She hunched over her __________ and blew a quick, dabbling pattern of low tones into the crowd. Everyone in the audience was smiling. It was a perfect night for jazz. What word best fills in the blank?

exhausted

Read the paragraph. Tanya sat in the back of the canoe, guiding it along the shore. She and Hwen had been paddling all day, but they still couldn't see a clearing where they might camp. Every time Tanya dipped her paddle in the water and pulled, her shoulders and arms strained with fatigue. Tanya could tell from the slump of Hwen's shoulders that she was also feeling __________. What word best completes the final sentence of the paragraph?

NOT B (moved, entered) A?

Read the sentence. She __________ along the platform and __________ through the doors just as the train was pulling out of the station. What two words would best complete the sentence?

The bear is peaceful.

Read the sentence. The bear slowly wandered down into the valley, occasionally stopping to eat some berries. What does the writer's word choice show about the scene?

practice

Read the sentence. Tushan was a highly experienced runner with years of experience running in races. What is the best replacement of "experience" in this sentence?

shriek

Read the sentences. Andrea couldn't sing very well. She was off-key and too loud. Which word would fit best in a description of Andrea's singing?