Connotation

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• frown at someone

• scowl at someone

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues. My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• thrifty

• stingy

• miserly

• selfish

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.

• foolhearty

• courageous

• rash

• reckless

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

Paco appreciated the gallery owner's effort _____________ to include artwork from the local community.

• deliberate

• calculating

• shrewd

• cunning

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues. Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

• persistent

• stubborn

• bullheaded

• headstrong

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues. She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

• expensive

• overpriced

• unafordable

• pricey

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• young

• childish

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• young

• immature

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• egotistical

• confident

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• dog

• mutt