What sentence features the best example of precise language? (1 point)

• Jeremiah grabbed the end of the rope, but it slid out of his hand.
• Jeremiah grasped the end of the frayed rope, but it eventually escaped from his hand.
• Jeremiah held onto the end of the rope, but it nonetheless slid out of his sweaty hand.
• Jeremiah held the end of the rope, but it finally slipped out of his hand.

1 answer

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

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

This sentence uses the specific word "grasped" instead of "grabbed" or "held," and it describes the condition of the rope as "frayed," providing a clearer picture of the situation.