REPLACE 
VAGUE VOCABULARY WITH
PRECISE PROSE

STUDENT DIRECTIONS:  The sentences below contain vague, dull, and non-descriptive words and phrases.  Rewrite each sentence with better word choice.  Remove the vague vocabulary and replace it with words that are more precise and descriptive.

EXAMPLE:  The room did not smell good.

REVISION:  The science lab reeked of something hideous and rotten.

1. The man went down the street.
   
   

2. She cooked a desert.
   
   

3. The teacher said something to the four boys.
   
   

4. The dog barked at something.
   
   

5. I was so happy.
   
   

6. The cat made a noise.
   
   

7. The child cried when he dropped his ice cream.
   
   

8. The man made a good meal.
   
   

9. The girl looked nice.
   
   

10. We were afraid when we looked down.
    
    

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE TEACHER:  If your students need a hint, underline the words you want them to change.  

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