Reading Comprehension #14015

Practice Exercise 6 A

Slanted and Biased Language

A. Rewrite these sentences. Eliminate or change the bolded words.

  1. New Brunswick’s spine tingling roadside scenery made the ten hour drive an awesome experience.

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  2. The class clown was sent to the principal’s office again.

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  3. The greedy vultures met with the accident victim to discuss legal action.

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  4. The Saints at the coffee shop always have hot coffee waiting for me.

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  5. The resourceful person explained to the policeman how he had borrowed the stranger’s car to go on a job interview.

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  6. The butchers showed off their new fur coats at the fashion show.

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  7. The money grabbing scientist reported that he had discovered a new drug.

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  8. The wise guy asked for a refund because his steak was burnt.

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  9. The perfectionist thoroughly checked the report for spelling mistakes.

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  10. A small amount of the beneficial chemical leaked into the water supply.

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