Positive, negative and neutral connotations
Authored by Angela Lock
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has the most positive connotation to describe someone who is careful with money?
Cheap
Stingy
Frugal
Miserly
Answer explanation
While all words relate to saving money, 'frugal' has a positive connotation, suggesting wisdom and resourcefulness. 'Cheap,' 'stingy,' and 'miserly' all have negative connotations, implying a person is unwilling to spend money in a negative way.
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these words used to describe a person's confidence into categories: Positive, Negative, or Neutral.
Groups:
(a) Positive
,
(b) Negative
,
(c) Neutral
Cocky
Arrogant
Assertive
Confident
Smug
Self-assured
Answer explanation
Words are sorted based on the feelings they evoke. 'Confident' and 'self-assured' are positive. 'Arrogant,' 'cocky,' and 'smug' are negative, implying excessive pride. 'Assertive' is neutral, simply describing someone who states their views clearly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that gives the sentence the most negative connotation. The abandoned house on the corner looks ____.
Old
Decrepit
Vintage
Timeless
Answer explanation
'Decrepit' has the most negative connotation, suggesting the house is not just old but also ruined and falling apart. 'Old' is neutral, while 'vintage' and 'timeless' have positive connotations.
4.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word pair, which has a similar literal meaning (denotation), to the relationship between their connotations.
Neutral vs. Negative
Slender vs. Thin
Positive vs. Negative
Observe vs. Spy
Positive vs. Neutral
Confident vs. Arrogant
Answer explanation
Each pair has a similar denotation but different connotations. 'Confident' is positive while 'arrogant' is negative. 'Observe' is neutral while 'spy' is negative. 'Slender' is a positive way to describe someone's build, while 'thin' is more neutral.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence creates the most positive mood based on word choice?
The boy walked into the room.
The boy trudged into the room.
The boy stomped into the room.
The boy skipped into the room.
Answer explanation
The verb 'skipped' has a strong positive connotation of joy and lightheartedness, creating a positive mood. 'Walked' is neutral, while 'trudged' and 'stomped' have negative connotations of weariness or anger.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these words for a 'smell' into the correct connotation categories: Positive, Negative, or Neutral.
Groups:
(a) Positive
,
(b) Negative
,
(c) Neutral
Reek
Aroma
Scent
Stench
Answer explanation
'Aroma' suggests a pleasant smell, like baking bread. 'Stench' and 'reek' suggest a very bad smell. 'Scent' is a neutral term that can be either good or bad depending on context.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, 'The crowd of fans cheered, but the angry mob protested,' which word has the strongest negative connotation?
Crowd
Fans
Mob
Protested
Answer explanation
'Mob' has a strong negative connotation, suggesting a disorderly, violent, or lawless group of people. 'Crowd' and 'fans' are more neutral or positive, and 'protested' is a neutral action.
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