Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted.

It is the utmost importance that you utilize the appropriate writing instrument in the completion of this instructional sequence.

Question

Click on the box to choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted.

It is the utmost importance that you utilize the appropriate writing instrument in the completion of this instructional sequence.

anonymous · Answer

What do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

I think it may be stilted.

anonymous · Answer

If you don't mind, can I have the definitions of all 4 choices?

anonymous · Answer

Stilted: not easy and natural
vague: not clear or distinct
slang: informal speech
trite: used commonly. Stale.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

Can you also help me with this ones please!!

Those kinds of things are very interesting.
 Dude! You're the bomb.
The imminence of inclement weather requires one to allow sufficient time for adequate preparation.
The party was very nice.
She worked her fingers to the bone.
I thought the show was great. That third act sure was interesting but it was pretty long.
The performance was rockin'!
Boy, it's as hot as a firecracker out here! I'll just have to bite the bullet and deal with it.