7a. Connotations vs. Denotations 3

Choose the most negative connotation. It was hard to ignore the baby's _____ screams.

• loud
• piercing
• strong
• big

Choose the most POSITIVE connotation. Jackie wore a/an _____ dress to the party. 

• ancient
• old
• vintage
• rag

Choose the most negative connotation. Dexter was a/an _____ dog. 

• obese
• overweight
• fat
• pudgy

Choose the word with the most positive connotation. 

• hyperactive
• energetic
• uncontrollable
• high-strung

Choose the word with the most positive connotation. 

• sentimental
• mushy
• corny
• sappy

Choose the word with the most positive connotation. 

• smug
• self-confident
• egotistical
• self-centered

Choose the word with the most positive connotation. 

• overbearing 
• demanding
• aggressive
• assertive 

Choose the word with the positive connotations. 

• cheap
• inexpensive

Choose the word with the most negative connotations. 

• unique
• weird
• rare
• individual

Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind but _____ attitude. 

• bossy
• assertive
• demanding
• aggressive