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8.85 Concise, precise word choice Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.85 Concise, precise word choice. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Concise, precise word choice - Eliminate redundancy and wordiness; replace vague language with precise diction that matches tone. (CCSS L.8.3; TEKS 8.10(C); NY 8L3)

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Grade

Grade 8

Subject

English

Domain

English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision is most vivid and concise without changing the event?

AThe door made a loud noise when it opened up.

BWhen it opened, the door made a loud, loud noise.

CThe door creaked open.

DThe door opened, and a loud noise happened.

Solution & Explanation:“Creaked” is a precise verb that captures the loud creaking noise, making the sentence vivid and concise.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision is most concise and precise?

AThis program will help students and make them prepared for the future.

BThis program will help students in a way that will make them prepared for the future ahead.

CThis program will help students so they will be prepared for the future time.

DThis program will better prepare students for the future.

Solution & Explanation:Option D replaces the wordy phrase “help…in a way that makes” with the precise verb phrase “better prepare.”

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision is most precise?

AThe metal expanded in size when it was heated.

BThe metal got bigger in size when it was heated up.

CHeating caused the metal to expand.

DWhen it was heated up, the metal expanded up in size.

Solution & Explanation:Option C uses a clear cause-and-effect structure and removes unnecessary words (“in size,” “up”).

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.8.85 (Practice concise, precise word choice with grade 8 language questions.).