Synonyms & Flowery language
Which could be the right synonym for the word in italics?
"…at that time, the teacher find the most auspicious moment to correct the mistake..."
Favorable
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"I'm to tired too play" said Luna.
"I'm too tired to play," said Luna.
The meaning of the words "noisy" and "inquisitive" can be similar to the word "curious"
Which one has a positive connotation?
Inquisitive
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Actually, many people read Harry Potter books.
Currently/nowadays, many people read Harry Potter books.
Identify and change the cliché in this sentence:
The staff must think outside the box to produce that new campaign.
The staff must be creative/come up with new ideas to produce that new campaign.
How could we make this sentence less flowery?
"He was a man of grandiose stature"
He was a tall man
Correct the mistakes
"Wear where you yesterday?" Joe asked.
"Where were you yesterday," Joe asked.
"Chick" and "woman" can be synonyms of "adult female"
Which one has a negative connotation?
Chick
Correct the mistake:
Karen received complements about her new outfit.
Compliments instead of complements
Identify and change the anthropomorphism in this sentence:
Leadership determined the strategic approach to implement in knowledge management.
Leaders in the organization determined the strategic approach to implement in knowledge management.
Choose a synonym for the word in italics to make this sentence less flowery.
Research pertaining teacher education has explored various aspects.
about
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Harry wanted to meat his classmates.
Harry wanted to meet his classmates.
Choose the right word according to its connotation:
"Some farmers still (execute/butcher) livestock to feed their families".
Butcher
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The robbers fired their arms at the police.
Guns
Identify and change the cliché in this sentence.
Much ink has been spilled on the role of self-efficacy in language development
The role of self-efficacy in language development has been widely discussed.
Choose a synonym for the word in italics to make this sentence less flowery.
Student’s cupidity for reading comes from the desire to get higher scores in the exam.
enthusiasm
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"Deer Santa Claws" said Luke
"Dear Santa Claus," said Luke
Choose the right word according to its connotation. They both are considered synonyms of the verb "smile"
"The father tenderly (beamed/smirked) at his newborn baby"
Beamed
Correct the mistake:
Tom thought that it was a terrific idea! and he was right! It was really bad.
Terrible instead of terrific
Identify and change the anthropomorphism in this sentence:
It is unclear why cows in the US choose to face north when they eat.
It is unclear why cows in the US only eat when facing north.