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Express sameness and difference with precision rather than relying on basic words like 'same' or 'not same'.
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Introduction to precise words for sameness and difference
Using words like 'same' or 'not same' in your school exams doesn't show your full understanding. To write like a true scholar, we need to upgrade our language to be precise.
Today, we are moving past basic terms and exploring eight essential vocabulary words that will make your science, math, and history writing stand out:
Visual doodles representing the 8 focus words
A 2x4 grid infographic showcasing 8 simple, hand-drawn educational doodles. Grid items: 1. Common: A cheerful crowd all …
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Upgrade vague sentences with precise focus words
To write clearly, we must replace vague words with precise ones. For example, instead of saying two answers are the same, we can say these two answers are . Rather than writing that every person is special, we can say every person is . If two things have nothing in common and are completely different, we can say they are completely . Upgrading your vocabulary in this way makes your academic writing much more effective.
Multiple-choice questions to test fine distinctions
If you take two digital photographs of the exact same school building at the exact same millisecond using the exact same camera lens settings, the two images are:
Write sentences comparing two items using focus words
Pick two items (for example: football vs. cricket, cats vs. dogs, or photosynthesis vs. respiration).
Write two sentences comparing them. You must use at least two of these precision words:
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