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SAT®* Grammar Practice Worksheet: Precise Words

Written by Tiffany Rehbein | Apr 29, 2015 9:37:00 PM

Word choice and precision in writing is a skill assessed by the SAT suite of tests. When students feel confident in using concrete, specific words rather than abstract, general ones, it will show in their writing. Precise word choice increases the clarity of writing. Help students prepare for the SAT test and review choosing precise wording with my printable worksheets. Use my grammar worksheets to ensure consistent repetitions of the types of sentences students will see on the ACT, SAT, and their suite of assessments.

Here is a preview of what you can expect to see on the SAT Grammar Practice Worksheet: Precise Words. In the following examples, students will choose the most precise set of words.

  1. The orders for the new programs are being investigated by a school committee, it includes several teachers.

A. committee, it includes
B. committee; it including
C. committee, and it will include
D. committee, they include
E. committee that includes
  1. Business writing often describes a journey of finances and corporations, a vision that is risky either because of an unsteady market but also because of political changes.

A. but also because of
B. but also due to
C. or because there was
D. or because of
E. or the cause is
 

Download the SAT Grammar Practice Worksheet: Precise Words for your students. These grammar worksheets will assist students in their test prep.

 

 

 

 

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