Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Every morning my neighbor takes his mutt to the park. It always barks loudly when leaving the building.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Despite being a new hire, the new supervisor was confident in her first day of work.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

The man looks lean because of his choice of skinny jeans.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

The odor of the candle made my head ache.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

I arrived at Kim’s house for our sleepover, but was unhappy about wading through dirty clothes and candy wrappers to put my bag on the bed. I was surprised that she takes a very slothful approach to keeping her room clean.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Sara immediately forgave Chris for being late for their date after hearing his logical excuse.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Kevin’s interest in model cars has turned into an obsession.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the following passage and determine whether it demonstrates a positive or negative connotation.

Deserts encompass almost one fifth of the Earth’s land surface. Vast stretches of empty sand stretch over a barren, secluded landscape. The endless sea of sand shifts constantly with the wind over the solitary scene. Scarce foliage inhabits the stark environment. The desolate land supports little life. Solitary snakes and lizards seek out enough food to exist. The extreme heat of the day withers the land, making it barren and dry. The night is cold and desolate.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word made you choose your answer for the previous question?

Deserts encompass almost one fifth of the Earth’s land surface. Vast stretches of empty sand stretch over a barren, secluded landscape. The endless sea of sand shifts constantly with the wind over the solitary scene. Scarce foliage inhabits the stark environment. The desolate land supports little life. Solitary snakes and lizards seek out enough food to exist. The extreme heat of the day withers the land, making it barren and dry. The night is cold and desolate.

• Day

• Desolate

• Land

• Night

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Read the following passage and determine whether it demonstrates a positive or negative connotation.

Deserts make up a fifth of the Earth’s land surface. Light brown and bright gold sand shifts with the winds, forming graceful eddies and patterns across the landscape. Cacti wait ready to bloom at the first sign of rain. Seeds lie ready in the ground; roots wait to send up shoots with the possibility of rain. Snakes and lizards bask in the sun or find cover under rocks in the heat of the day. The sun warms the desert by day. The nights are cool and offer respite from the day’s heat.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4