Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 48

With the help of the methods described on page 103 and summarized below, add specific details to the sentences that follow. Note the examples.
• Use exact names.
• Use lively verbs.
• Use descriptive words (modifiers) before nouns.
• Use words that relate to the senses-sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch.
EXAMPLES
The person got out of the car.
The elderly man painfully lifted himself out of the white Buick station wagon.
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The fans enjoyed the victory.
Many of the fifty-thousand fans stood, waved banners, and cheered wildly when Barnes scored the winning touchdown.
1. The crowd grew restless.
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2. I relaxed.
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3. The room was cluttered.
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4. The child threw the object.
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5. The driver was angry.
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