Word Choice

For each of the following items, choose words or sentences that are specific and appropriate for a formal (academic or work) audience. For help with this exercise, see “Word-Choice Problems.”

  1. Choose the item that uses words most effectively.

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    Word Choice - Question 1
  2. Choose the best words to fill in the blank.

    I am afraid that all your hard work did not ___________________.

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    Word Choice - Question 2
  3. Choose the best word(s) to fill in the blank.

    Kevin was extremely ____________ about his new job.

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    Word Choice - Question 3
  4. Choose the item that uses words most effectively.

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    Word Choice - Question 4
  5. Choose the item that uses words most effectively.

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    Word Choice - Question 5
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