Distinguish Shades of Meaning Among Words - 2nd Grade Writing
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Which adjective best fits: "Use a ____ marker" (meaning not thick, neutral)?
Which adjective best fits: "Use a ____ marker" (meaning not thick, neutral)?
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Thin. Objects use neutral descriptors without judgment.
Thin. Objects use neutral descriptors without judgment.
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Identify the best word for a strong throw that shows anger or effort: toss, throw, or hurl.
Identify the best word for a strong throw that shows anger or effort: toss, throw, or hurl.
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Hurl. Anger or effort in throwing matches hurl's intensity.
Hurl. Anger or effort in throwing matches hurl's intensity.
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Which adjective best fits: "The stray dog looked ____ and weak"?
Which adjective best fits: "The stray dog looked ____ and weak"?
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Scrawny. Weak animals need the most negative thin descriptor.
Scrawny. Weak animals need the most negative thin descriptor.
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Which adjective best fits: "The model had a ____ figure" (positive tone)?
Which adjective best fits: "The model had a ____ figure" (positive tone)?
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Slender. Models are described with positive body terms.
Slender. Models are described with positive body terms.
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Which adjective is the most negative: thin, slender, skinny, or scrawny?
Which adjective is the most negative: thin, slender, skinny, or scrawny?
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Scrawny. Scrawny suggests the most unhealthy, weak appearance.
Scrawny. Scrawny suggests the most unhealthy, weak appearance.
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What does the verb "toss" suggest about how something is thrown?
What does the verb "toss" suggest about how something is thrown?
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A light, gentle throw, often short and easy. Toss implies minimal effort and short distance.
A light, gentle throw, often short and easy. Toss implies minimal effort and short distance.
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What does the verb "throw" suggest compared with "toss"?
What does the verb "throw" suggest compared with "toss"?
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A general throw; not necessarily gentle or forceful. Throw is the neutral term without specific force implications.
A general throw; not necessarily gentle or forceful. Throw is the neutral term without specific force implications.
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What does the verb "hurl" suggest about the force of a throw?
What does the verb "hurl" suggest about the force of a throw?
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A very strong, forceful throw. Hurl means to throw with maximum force or violence.
A very strong, forceful throw. Hurl means to throw with maximum force or violence.
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Which adjective is the most positive: thin, slender, skinny, or scrawny?
Which adjective is the most positive: thin, slender, skinny, or scrawny?
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Slender. Slender implies attractive or elegant thinness.
Slender. Slender implies attractive or elegant thinness.
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What does the adjective "scrawny" suggest compared with "skinny"?
What does the adjective "scrawny" suggest compared with "skinny"?
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Very thin and weak-looking; strongly negative. Scrawny suggests unhealthy thinness and weakness.
Very thin and weak-looking; strongly negative. Scrawny suggests unhealthy thinness and weakness.
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What does the adjective "skinny" suggest compared with "thin"?
What does the adjective "skinny" suggest compared with "thin"?
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Very thin; often sounds negative or unhealthy. Skinny carries negative judgment about appearance.
Very thin; often sounds negative or unhealthy. Skinny carries negative judgment about appearance.
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What does the adjective "slender" suggest compared with "thin"?
What does the adjective "slender" suggest compared with "thin"?
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Thin in a graceful or pleasing way. Slender adds positive connotations of elegance.
Thin in a graceful or pleasing way. Slender adds positive connotations of elegance.
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What does the adjective "thin" mean in a neutral way?
What does the adjective "thin" mean in a neutral way?
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Not thick; having little width or fat. Thin is the basic, neutral term for not thick.
Not thick; having little width or fat. Thin is the basic, neutral term for not thick.
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Which verb best fits: "Please ____ the paper into the trash" (neutral, not forceful)?
Which verb best fits: "Please ____ the paper into the trash" (neutral, not forceful)?
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Throw. Neutral requests use the basic, unmarked verb form.
Throw. Neutral requests use the basic, unmarked verb form.
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Which verb best fits: "He ____ the keys onto the table gently"?
Which verb best fits: "He ____ the keys onto the table gently"?
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Tossed. Gently placing keys suggests the lightest throwing action.
Tossed. Gently placing keys suggests the lightest throwing action.
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