Connotation & Register Quick Practice

She’s very ___ about her spending habits. (Make the sentence positive.)

• Thrifty

• Stingy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

He walked into the room with a ___ smile. (Emphasize a negative attitude.)

• Confident

• Arrogant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The neighbor’s kid is always so ___ about what we’re doing. (Make the sentence sound judgmental.)

• Curious

• Nosy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Her fashion sense is quite ___. (Highlight her individuality in a positive way.)

• Unique

• Weird

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

He is very ___ in achieving his goals. (Make the sentence show persistence.)

• Determined

• Stubborn

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The children were very ___ at the party. (Make the sentence sound like the children were difficult to manage.)

• Energetic

• Hyper

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

The design of the room is ___ but effective. (Make the design sound minimalist yet functional.)

• Simple

• Plain

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

She made a ___ decision to speak up during the meeting. (Make her decision sound risky.)

• Bold

• Reckless

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

He’s very ___ about how his clothes are organized. (Show that he pays careful attention to detail.)

• Meticulous

• Picky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

She was ___ when expressing her opinion in the debate. (Make her actions sound forceful.)

• Assertive

• Aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4