“So, then it was, like, my turn to try the new machine thingy. It was, ummm, so sweet!”Identify the problem language in this statement and then rewrite the statement to correct the problem.

Question

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The problem is the use of slang and cliches in the statement. Student corrections will vary but should remove or change: “like”, “thingy”, “ummm” “so sweet!”.

Wording Your Presentation

“So, then it was, like, my turn to try the new machine thingy. It was, ummm, so sweet!”Identify the problem language in this statement and then rewrite the statement to correct the problem.

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