Question

Which of the following is not a good example of specific word choice?

A:They were stranded on the island.
B:They were left on the island.
C:They were ditched on the island.

Answer 1

Both "stranded" and "ditched" give you more information that "left". Stranded means "stuck" and implies a hopeless situation, "ditched" implies that someone abandoned them. "Left" is much less specific.

Answer 2

b.

Answer 3

b.