English, 18.10.2020 01:01 serianmollel
Directions: Each sentence below contains an underlined word that can be replaced to make the writing more descriptive and specific. Consider each sentence carefully, completing these five steps for each one.
Use a print or online thesaurus to locate the underlined word and view a list of synonyms.
Use a print or online dictionary to look up several synonyms to clarify their meanings.
Choose the synonym you feel best fits, and enter it as your new word.
Provide a short definition for the word you chose.
List two synonyms that you considered but did not choose.
Original Sentence: My friend Cody can eat a sandwich faster than any human or animal I have ever seen.
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Original Sentence: I was so nervous before the big test that I thought I was going to pass out.
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Original Sentence: Aunt Anita amazed us with photos of her thrilling 10-day trip through the rainforest.
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Original Sentence: When the big game ended, our team had been defeated by a score of 54 to 3.
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Original Sentence: My father was angry when my mother threw away the t-shirt he had saved since high school.
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