Word Choice
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Word choice will help you express your ideas clearly. A thesaurus is a great tool for finding the best word to use in your writing.
General Word: It is bad to go out in the sun without sunscreen
Precise Word: It is dangerous to go out in the sun without
sunscreen.
General Word: It is bad to go out in the sun without sunscreen
Precise Word: It is dangerous to go out in the sun without
sunscreen.
General Word: I am so sad that the rain canceled my ballgame.
Precise Word: I am disappointed that the rain cancelled my ballgame.
General Word The painting is nice.
The painting is bright and colorful.
Precise Word: I am disappointed that the rain cancelled my ballgame.
General Word The painting is nice.
The painting is bright and colorful.