In this day and age, most people own smartphones

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Part 1: Exact Language

Directions: Choose the best word for each blank to avoid vagueness:

The customer was annoyed/crazy/furious that the auto shop wrecked his car.
The exhausted student trudged/ran/marched down the hallway to class.
The whispers/bangs/music from the construction site next door gave me a headache.
When I was sick, you were useful/beneficial/caring.
The sunlight reflecting off the wet grass made the yard look cute/beautiful/handsome.

Part 2: Concise Language

Directions: Make the following sentences less wordy by crossing out or replacing unnecessary words or combining sentences.

The reason they could not come was basically due to the fact that their train was late.
In my opinion, I think I would like to join your team.
Sheila is a smart, intelligent, and clever student.
In the year 2003, I was a teenager and I was thirteen years old. Also, in 2003, I lived in Germany.
Furthermore, the stegosaurus is also huge in size.

Part 3: Figurative Language

Directions: Find a simile or metaphor in each of the following sentences and underline it. Then mark "S" for simile or "M" for metaphor in the blank.

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing all the cans on the grocery store shelves. _____
The giant's steps were thunder as he ran towards Jack. _____
The kitten's fur was as soft as cotton. _____
"You are my sunshine!" Allie's mom said to her. _____
Heavy raindrops were drumbeats on the roof. _____
Part 4: Fresh Language

Directions: Cross out the clichés and trite expressions in the following sentences and replace them with fresh and exact language of your own.

Writing a good research paper is easier said than done.
In this day and age, most people own smartphones.
Simon got an awesome grade on his last test.
The new biology teacher is really cool.
I have been working like a dog all week.

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