Quiz & Worksheet - Precise Vocabulary in Writing

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What is jargon?

Jargon is an Old Norse word for 'precise' Jargon is words that are used and understood by a particular group

Jargon is a synonym for 'precise language' Jargon is the only type of words you should use in precise language

Worksheet

Print Using Precise Language & Vocabulary in Informative Texts Worksheet

1. What is a synonym?

A synonym is a word that means the opposite of another word
A synonym is a type of precise language
A synonym is a word that means nearly the same thing as another word
A synonym is jargon used by engineers

2. Which of these is NOT a way to improve your precise language?

Avoid long, fancy words
Be wary of synonyms
Avoid jargon
Only use Latin-based words

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

What do you know about ways to use precise language and vocabulary in informative texts? You can find this out quickly by using the worksheet and quiz.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Take the quiz to check your comprehension of:

What a synonym is
The meaning of jargon
Most appropriate word to describe how to get peanut butter on bread
What precise language is
Ways to improve precise language

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson on precise vocabulary in writing
Making connections - use understanding of the concept of precise language and ways it can be improved
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as synonym and jargon

Additional Learning

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