Which type of language should a writer use to describe something accurately?
a. precise
b. figurative
c. formal
d. brief
a. precise
Which word has the same meaning as precise?
a. true
b. exact
c. sensory
d. related
b. exact
Which option is an example of sensory language?
a. He felt most proud when he did a job well
b. Her song was such a hit because people could relate to it
c. The joke's punchline was so unexpected and funny
d. The apple's soft interior was sharp and tangy
d. The apple's soft interior was sharp and tangy
Which option best explains why narrative writers use precise language?
a. to help readers picture exactly what the author is describing
b. to explain complicated ideas in the simplest way
c. to appeal to a certain audience of readers
d. to help readers make connections between different texts
a. to help readers picture exactly what the author is describing
Which standard would a president most likely use to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court?
a. Is the candidate well known by the general public?
b. Does the candidate's philosophy agree with the president's?
c. Does the candidate live close to Washington, D.C.?
d. Is the candidate well liked by the House of Representatives?
b. Does the candidate's philosophy agree with the president's?
Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court?
a. The Supreme Court refers veterans' claims to the military courts.
b. the supreme court hears mostly cases about taxes
c. the supreme court hears cases directly from district courts
d. The Supreme Court hears cases that have already been heard in lower courts.