It’s nothing to be embarrassed about; every writer struggles with word choice from time to time. There are more than 171,000 words in the English language, according to the BBC. To make word choice even more challenging, there are words that sound the same, but communicate different ideas...
Subscribe to our newsletter and get writing tips from our editors straight to your inbox. Imight havebeen on time if there wasn’t so much traffic. Hemight havepassed the test if he’d studied more. Used to express a request or possibility in the past My neighbor came by and asked if ...
Many English words can seem confusing to those learning the language, but even native speakers sometimes getacceptandexceptmixed up. This is because they sound similar, so despite differing in spelling it isn’t always obvious which you should use when writing. Yet the distinction is an important...
Many English words can seem confusing to those learning the language, but even native speakers sometimes getacceptandexceptmixed up. This is because they sound similar, so despite differing in spelling it isn’t always obvious which you should use when writing. Yet the distinction is an important...
Remember,dictioniswordchoice.Wordsare ineverythingwewriteandread. So,wheneveryouareanalyzingsomething, don’twriteanythinglikethis: “Theauthorusesdictionto…” or “Theauthor’suseofdiction exhibits„” Ifdictioniseverywhere,thenwhousesdiction?
Thoughtful Word Choices for Better Writing Whether you agonize over word choice while you’re drafting or during revisions, there are some incredibly useful tools for making word choice a breeze. In addition to using the tools that are at your disposal, consistently working to expand your vocabula...
Unit 5 Word Choice Objectives: 1) to know the levels of diction; 2) to know how to choose the right words in English writing. Word choice is very important for the development of a mature prose style. Indeed, to communicate effectively, you need to understand the different levels of dicti...
Using a dictionary and thesaurus as you write will improve your writing by improving your word choice. Connotations of words may be positive, neutral, or negative. Slang, clichés, and overly general words should be avoided in academic writing. ...
Several interventions used for writing instructions including anchor charts, ABC graphic organizer and Wonderous Word Wall. Research findings reveal students' growth in terms of their word choice.Eichele, ShannonIllinois Reading Council Journal
Write in a straightforward manner and with the appropriate level of formality. As a writer, you do not want inappropriate word choice to get in the way of your message. For this reason, you need to strive to use language that is accurate and appropriate for the writing situation. Learn for...