Word Choice

Front

Ecstatic in the sentence: The hedgehog was ecstatic-- She had found a hole to burrow into, and she was happily settled beneath the ground, excited to sleep the day away.

Back

extremely happy

Front

How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "unhurried" instead of the word "sluggish"?

Back

The man would seem less lazy

Front

Denotation

Back

The official meaning of a word

Front

Which sentence has the connotation that the group is doing something least pleasant?
Options:

We all worked together on the same task.

,

We all worked together on the same chore.

Back

We all worked together on the same chore.

Front

Which situation is worst for your friendship with your best friend?

• After school, my friend and I disagree about our plans.
• After school, my friend and I argue about our plans.
• After school, my friend and I fight about our plans.

Back

After school, my friend and I fight about our plans.

Front

A Smartphone can be a great learning _________ but you need to think of how to use it effectively.

Back

tool

Front

Many young people carry a pair of ear-buds as they are small, light, and _________.

Back

portable

Front

What is a negative connotation of ask?

Back

demand

Front

Positive connotation of tardy?

Back

delayed

Front

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

Back

unattractive