Connotations

Which of the following is the most negative synonym for the word emphasize?

• accentuate
• promote
• highlight
• diminish

Which is the most positive synonym for the word smart?

• ignorant
• foolish
• intelligent
• unwise

Which one of the following words makes you feel sad?

• lonely
• content
• excited
• happy

Which of the following words makes you feel happy?

• sorrow
• anger
• boredom
• joy

Which one of the following sentences COULD make you feel angry?

• You are too smart for your own good.
• Everyone loves you and appreciates your efforts.
• You are worthless and will never succeed.
• You have a bright future ahead of you.

Which one of the following sentences could make you feel happy?

• You will never succeed.
• Life is full of disappointments.
• You are not good enough.
• You make the world a better place.

Which one of the following sentences could make you feel sad?

• I had a great day with my family.
• I lost my best friend.
• I just got a promotion at work.
• I received a compliment from a friend.

Which one of the following sentences could make you feel frightened?

• The children laughed and played happily in the backyard.
• As she walked through the empty streets, she heard footsteps behind her.
• The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
• She enjoyed a peaceful walk in the park with her friends.

Which one of the following sentences could make you feel important?

• Your ideas are crucial to our success.
• Your opinions are often overlooked.
• We appreciate your input, but it's not relevant.
• Your suggestions are not needed.

Which one of the following questions about hats could make you feel surprised?

• What if hats could communicate with each other?
• What is the history of hats?
• How do you clean a hat?
• What colour do most hats come in?