Use a thesaurus strategically — choose by connotation, register, and rhythm (CCSS L.7.4.c)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~9 min eng.g7.s.ex_41

Thesaurus Audit

Prompt

Audit this paragraph (provided). Identify 3 words where a thesaurus substitution would IMPROVE precision or rhythm. For each, propose a substitute + verify in dictionary.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
3 substitutions + each verified + each improves the prose = mastery
Hints
  1. Don't substitute familiar common words unless the substitute genuinely fits.
  2. The verify-in-dictionary step catches wrong-word errors.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Substitutes the most-unfamiliar synonym.
  • Skips the dictionary verification.