What sentence features the best example of precise language?

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a. Jeremiah grabbed the end of the rope, but it slid out of his hand.

b. Jeremiah held the end of the rope, but it finally slipped out of his hand.

c. Jeremiah grasped the end of the frayed rope, but it eventually escaped from his hand.

d. Jeremiah held onto the end of the rope, but it nonetheless slid out of his sweaty hand.

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The sentence that features the best example of precise language is:

c. Jeremiah grasped the end of the frayed rope, but it eventually escaped from his hand.

This sentence uses specific verbs ("grasped" instead of "held" or "grabbed") and provides a descriptive adjective ("frayed") that gives more detail about the rope, making it clearer and more vivid.

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