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Connotation and Word Choice

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  • Which word could be used to describe someone with a positive connotation?
    uninteresting
    mature
    boring
  • When describing an old car that still works well, which word has the most positive meaning?
    old
    classic
    decrepit
  • Which word could be used to describe a curious child with a positive connotation?
    meddling
    inquisitive
    nosy
  • In describing someone's voice, which word has the most positive connotation?
    melodious
    noisy
    loud
  • Which word has a more positive connotation?
    immature
    childish
    youthful
  • Which word could you choose to describe a neighborhood that you were trying to convince someone to move to?
    zone
    district
    community
  • Choose the word with the most positive connotation: She is proud of her work and knows that she did a good job. She is very ______.
    confident
    cocky
    aggressive
  • Which word has the most positive connotation when describing someone's living space?
    residence
    home
    shack
  • Which word has a more negative connotation?
    stubborn
    determined
    hardworking
  • Fill in the blank with a word that has a positive connotation: He is very confident and stands up for himself. He is very __________.
    pushy
    aggressive
    assertive
  • Which word has a more negative connotation?
    thin
    fit
    lean
    skinny
  • In describing a successful project, which word shows the most enthusiasm?
    accomplished
    over with
    finished
    done
  • Which word could be used to positively describe someone who is brave and takes risks?
    impulsive
    reckless
    fearless
  • Fill in the blank with a word that has a positive connotation: She manages her money well and sticks to a strict budget. She is _______.
    cheap
    stingy
    economical
  • In the sentence "The teacher _ at the student's creative story," which word best shows approval?
    looked
    stared
    beamed
  • Which word would best describe a positive character trait in a story?
    unusual
    unique
    strange