Practice Exercises
1. Synonyms
Identify the subtle difference between 'persuade' and 'convince' by writing two sentences, one with each word.
2. Contextual Vocabulary
Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence that clearly shows its meaning.
3. Formal vs. Informal
Rewrite the following formal sentence in an informal style:
I would like to request your assistance with this matter.
Answer Key:
1. Synonyms
Persuade often implies influencing someone’s beliefs or actions through reasoning
Convince generally means causing someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.
Persuade:
She tried to persuade her friend to join the club by highlighting its benefits.
Convince:
He convinced everyone that his plan was the best by presenting strong evidence.
2. Contextual Vocabulary
Meticulous Sentence:
The architect was meticulous in her designs, ensuring that every measurement was exact.
3. Formal vs. Informal
Informal Rewrite:
Can you help me out with this?