Question

1. in the sentence she noticed a dog, which revision most effectively uses more specific nouns and descriptive language? she looked at the old dog. she saw the dog. she watched the dog as it lingered near the alley. she observed the scruffy, limping terrier huddled near the alley.

Explanation:

The last option uses "scruffy, limping terrier" which are more specific nouns than just "dog", and also includes descriptive language about the dog's appearance and action. The other options do not add as much specific and descriptive detail.

Answer:

She observed the scruffy, limping terrier huddled near the alley.