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connotations and impressions

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  • The phrase "childish behaviour" has a connotation that is...
    negative
    positive
    neutral
    exciting
  • The word "shack" creates a negative impression of a home that is...
    modern and new
    large and grand
    colourful and exciting
    small and run-down
  • The word "chuckle" has a more positive connotation than the word...
    cackle
    giggle
    laugh
    smirk
  • The phrase "a crowded room" has a connotation that can be...
    neutral or negative
    always neutral
    always negative
    always positive
  • The phrase "a brilliant scientist" suggests a scientist who is...
    quiet and shy
    extremely intelligent
    kind and generous
    difficult and hard to work with
  • The word "gleam" in the sentence, "Her eyes had a sinister gleam," suggests a...
    negative impression
    neutral impression
    positive impression
    confusing impression
  • The phrase "a bustling city" suggests a city that is...
    slow and empty
    busy and full of life
    loud and confusing
    lonely and quiet
  • The word "stubborn" has a connotation that is...
    positive
    exciting
    negative
    neutral
  • The phrase "an inquisitive student" suggests a student who is...
    confused and unsure
    rude and disrespectful
    curious in a positive way
    nosey in a negative way
  • The phrase "a strong fragrance" has a connotation that is...
    neutral
    unpleasant
    positive
    negative
  • The word "fragile" creates an impression of something that is...
    heavy and solid
    delicate and easily broken
    tough and strong
    old and used
  • The phrase "an antique vase" suggests a vase that is...
    old and valuable
    just old and useless
    new and modern
    broken and damaged
  • The word "hovel" creates a more negative impression of a home than the word...
    hut
    mansion
    house
    cabin
  • The word "daring" suggests a person who is brave, while the word "reckless" suggests a person who is...
    careless and foolish
    slow and steady
    thoughtful and careful
    smart and intelligent
  • The word "thrifty" suggests a person who is good with money, while the word "stingy" suggests a person who is...
    careful with their money
    wasteful and careless
    mean and doesn't like to spend
    generous and kind
  • The word "mansion" suggests a home that is...
    abandoned and scary
    small and cozy
    old and falling apart
    large and impressive
  • The phrase "an elderly gentleman" has a connotation that is...
    disrespectful and negative
    neutral
    respectful and positive
    rude
  • The word "scheme" has a connotation that is...
    neutral
    negative
    respectful
    positive
  • The phrase "a determined look" suggests a person who is...
    stubborn and difficult
    stressed and nervous
    angry and upset
    focused and strong-willed
  • The word "wandered" has a more positive connotation than the word...
    strolled
    tramped
    aimless
    plodded
  • The word "aroma" creates a positive impression, while the word "stench" creates a...
    neutral impression
    pleasant impression
    positive impression
    negative impression
  • The word "unique" has a connotation that is...
    positive
    negative
    confusing
    neutral
  • The word "sprint" suggests a type of running that is...
    boring and tiring
    slow and relaxed
    long and steady
    fast and urgent
  • The word "chatty" has a connotation that is...
    always negative
    neutral or positive
    always negative
    confusing
  • The word "smirked" has a connotation that is...
    humorous
    positive
    neutral
    negative
  • The word "glimmer" suggests a...
    loud, distracting sound
    dull, boring light
    bright, flashing light
    small, hopeful light