Language ArtsQuestion 31 of 120
Which sentence best uses precise vocabulary to describe fast movement?
a.The runner went fast down the track.
b.The runner was not slow on the track.
c.The runner sprinted down the track.
d.The runner did running on the track.
Explanation
'Sprinted' is a single, vivid verb that precisely conveys fast running. It is stronger than the vague phrase 'went fast' or the awkward 'did running.' Choosing exact verbs sharpens writing.
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