Abstract vs.

Concrete
Making Words Clearer

Using concrete wording helps to make things easier to understand. Arrange

each of the sequences below in order, from the most abstract word to the most
concrete word. Your worksheet is worth 20 points.
To submit your completed worksheet, click on Abstract vs. Concrete, go to
section 2 and click on Browse My Computer attach as a Word document and
submit.

1. housing complex, building, dining room, structure, apartment

2. Mona Lisa, art, painting, creative activity, portrait
3. automobile, vehicle, Ferrari, transportation, sports car

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Grading Criteria [20 points]

Excelle
nt 5
First set of words were in the correct
order
Second set of words were in the
correct order
Third set of words were in the correct
order
Followed directions

Good
4

Averag
e
3

Weak
2

Poor
1

None
0