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BrownTown3

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What guideline for using appropriate language in descriptions does this sentence violate: The gate is very high?
 
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What guideline for using appropriate language in descriptions does this sentence violate: Most bowling balls weigh about 12 lb?
 
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Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: It is vague. Writers should use specific terms and measurements.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Writers should include a range of size when describing a general subject.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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