Identifying Positive and Negative Connotations

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• couch potato
• relaxed
• lazy
• inaxctive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• modest
• shy
• introverted
• mousy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• curious
• full of questions
• inquisitive
• nosy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• conceited
• confident
• proud
• positive self esteem

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• conservative
• thrifty
• cheap
• miserly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• persistent
• stubborn
• willing to persevere
• won't give up

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• newfangled
• up to date
• current
• new

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which has the most positive connotation?

• timid
• prudent
• meek
• cowardly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• giving
• generous
• thoughtful
• considerate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the most neutral connotation?

• naughty
• impetuous
• spirited
• energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4