Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Speak Smart: Drop "Very" and Use These Words Instead! (S-W)


Many test takers don't spend much time ensuring the accuracy of their word choice during their CELPIP test preparation. Don't make the same mistake.

Trim off unnecessary words from your written and spoken responses. Start by taking the word "very" off of your vocabulary. Refrain from relying on it to highlight the extremity of adverbs and adjectives. Use concise adjectives instead. Check out the list below to find out just how much of a difference dropping "very" can make on your speech and essays.