Grade 6 · Reading & language
Explain a precise word choice practice
Explain how a precise verb adds manner or feeling to a description.
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READ THE PASSAGE
Nia scrutinized the tiny crack before approving the repair.
What does “scrutinized” add to the description?
- covered without looking
- ignored completely
- examined closely
- glanced without checking
See the answer & why
examined closely
Here, “scrutinized” means “examined closely”.
A little hint: Look for the feeling suggested by the exact word in this situation, as well as its basic action.
A teaching tip
Look for the feeling suggested by the exact word in this situation, as well as its basic action.