AnswersSS-English Language Arts 7Choosing Precise Words to Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy

Choosing Precise Words to Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy Answers

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Read the sentence.She __________ along the platform and __________ through the doors just as the train was pulling out of the station.

A
went, walked
B
raced, jumped
C
moved, entered
D
hopped, passed
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Read the sentence.The gold yellow light of the sun made the lake shimmer.

A
gold yellow
B
light of the sun
C
sun made
D
lake shimmer
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Clear examples of pollution’s negative consequences would best serve the purpose of

A
informing readers about seasonal animal migrations.
B
entertaining readers with a story about nature.
C
persuading readers that pollution is not a problem.
D
persuading readers to take action to stop pollution.
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Read the sentence.Esther wrote and memorized a poem for the school talent show, but when she stepped in front of the audience, she forgot the words.

A
Esther was seized with stagefright.
B
Ester was very nervous.
C
Ester was speechless.
D
Esther forgot the poem.
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Read the sentence.The bear slowly wandered down into the valley, occasionally stopping to eat some berries.

A
The bear is angry.
B
The bear is peaceful.
C
The bear is dangerous.
D
The bear is endangered.
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Read the paragraph.We called my little brother "the Vacuum,” because by the age of two, he devoured any food you put in front of him. Pizza, salad, Brussels sprouts—it didn’t matter. One moment his plate would be heaped with food; the next, he would be smiling and licking his lips.

A
inform readers about the nutritional needs of the main character.
B
inform readers about the negative effects of overeating.
C
entertain readers with a description of the main character’s eating.
D
persuade readers that the main character is a messy eater.
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Janice is describing why she did not enjoy camping with her family. Which description is most engaging?

A
This summer, we camped at a big lake. I didn’t really like the lake. The water was cold.
B
This summer, we camped on a frigid lake. The water instantly turned you into an icicle.
C
This summer, we camped at a lake in the woods. We tried swimming, but the water was too cold.
D
This summer, we camped at a lake. The lake was about a mile long and a half-mile wide.
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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.

A
Glenway Park’s unique natural and historical treasures must be preserved.
B
Glenway Park is a nice place to visit and a good place for families.
C
Glenway Park’s fun combination of woods and picnic areas is hard to beat.
D
Glenway is over six acres and is visited by thousands of people every year.
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Read the sentences.Andrea couldn’t sing very well. She was off-key and too loud.

A
shriek
B
sing
C
whisper
D
croon
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Read the paragraph.When Alissa finally reeled in the catfish, we were speechless. It looked big enough to eat Alissa’s dog. The fish was __________.

A
scary
B
large
C
huge
D
monstrous

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