The sentence that uses the most precise language is "The enormous cloud obscured the noonday sun." This sentence uses specific descriptors ("enormous," "obscured," "noonday sun") that convey clear and vivid information, unlike the other sentences which use more vague or general language.
Which sentence uses the most precise language?(1 point)
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The enormous cloud obscured the noonday sun.
The enormous cloud obscured the noonday sun.
We walked over to the park.
We walked over to the park.
The play was pretty good, if a bit long.
The play was pretty good, if a bit long.
We ate lunch and then went outside.
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Use the sentence to answer the question.
The members of the city council threw a fit when the mayor refused to meet with them.
Which phrase in this sentence should be replaced to create a more formal tone?
(1 point)
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threw a fit
threw a fit
members of the city council
members of the city council
when the mayor
when the mayor
refused to meet with them
The members of the city council threw a fit when the mayor refused to meet with them.
Which phrase in this sentence should be replaced to create a more formal tone?
(1 point)
Responses
threw a fit
threw a fit
members of the city council
members of the city council
when the mayor
when the mayor
refused to meet with them
The phrase that should be replaced to create a more formal tone is "threw a fit." A more formal alternative could be "expressed their displeasure" or "voiced their objections."
What is a strong conclusion meant to accomplish?(1 point)
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add interesting facts about the topic
add interesting facts about the topic
support the main ideas with examples
support the main ideas with examples
repeat the introduction
repeat the introduction
summarize the main ideas of the text
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add interesting facts about the topic
add interesting facts about the topic
support the main ideas with examples
support the main ideas with examples
repeat the introduction
repeat the introduction
summarize the main ideas of the text
A strong conclusion is meant to summarize the main ideas of the text. It reinforces the key points and provides closure to the discussion.
In a conclusion, which of the following is the closing idea?(1 point)
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the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader
the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader
the final sentence of a conclusion
the final sentence of a conclusion
a summary of the main idea
a summary of the main idea
an action the author wants the reader to take
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the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader
the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader
the final sentence of a conclusion
the final sentence of a conclusion
a summary of the main idea
a summary of the main idea
an action the author wants the reader to take
In a conclusion, the closing idea is the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader. This encompasses the overall message or feeling the writer hopes to convey as the final impression.
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