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Similar words are not always interchangeable - Online practice 2

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Writing situation: A tired fictional traveller struggles to stay steady on their feet. Word choices: stagger means move unsteadily; stroll means walk leisurely. A related word is useful only if its precise meaning fits the intended action.

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  1. Which word better matches this situation: stagger or stroll?
  2. What would choosing stroll instead suggest?
  3. Write a sentence using stagger to make the action clear.

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