Positive Negative Connotations

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• couch potato
• relaxed
• lazy
• inaxctive

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• modest
• shy
• introverted
• mousy

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• curious
• full of questions
• inquisitive
• nosy

Which word has the most negative connotation?

• conceited
• confident
• proud
• positive self esteem

Which word has the most positive connotation?

• conservative
• thrifty
• cheap
• miserly

Which word has the most neutral connotation?

• naughty
• impetuous
• spirited
• energetic

Choose the word to complete the sentence with the most negative connotation.
I didn't get much sleep last night because the baby was ________________. 

• deafening
• emphatic
• boisterous
• loud

In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation?

• Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the brief journey.

• Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey.

• Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the long journey.

• Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the painless journey.

In which sentence does the underlined word have the most positive connotation?

• His behavior and mannerisms were juvenile.

• His behavior and mannerisms were immature.

• His behavior and mannerisms were childliike.

• His behavior and mannerisms were childish.