Celina, Mike, and Toni each have an essay returned by the teacher with a request for edits. Celina's essay is returned because she used the same words over and over again. Mike's is returned because he often used the wrong part of speech when he tried to use more interesting vocabulary. Toni's essay is returned because she used words with definitions that did not match her intended meaning.

Question

In three to five sentences, explain which reference source each student should use to correct their essay, and why.
(4 points)

Answer 1

Celina should use a thesaurus to correct her essay. A thesaurus will provide her with synonyms for the repetitive words she used, helping her to vary her vocabulary and make her essay more interesting. Mike should use a grammar book or online grammar resource to correct his essay. This will provide him with clear explanations and examples of how to use different parts of speech correctly with more advanced vocabulary. Toni should use a dictionary to correct her essay. A dictionary will give her the precise definitions of the words she used, allowing her to ensure that she is using the correct word with the intended meaning.