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Lucy wants to revise a sentence to create a sense of urgency.

Which revision uses precise language to achieve the desired effect?

A. The girls Scurried into the tent

B. The girls Walked into the tent

C. The girls Were Going into the tent

D. The girls Went into the tent

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A. Scurried is more specific.
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Choice A.  If they scurried, they likely needed something quickly
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