"HAPHAZARDLY"- Positive, Neutral, or Negative Connotation?

In Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch concocts a plan to crush the Whos' Christmas spirit by stealing all of their presents, decorations and food while they're sleeping.

Calling someone a Grinch has a ________________ connotation.

Choose the word with the most neutral connotation to finish the sentence: Given the recent _______ college standards, it seems as though anyone can get an advanced degree.

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

That car is a decrepit piece of junk.

smart

True or False: Connotations can be positive or negative.

Verdadero o falso: las anotaciones pueden ser positivas o negativas.

Which synonym has the most negative connotation of "search"?

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

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.

POSITIVE CONNOTATION:

Her methods of solving problems are sometimes _______________.

Marty is gregarious, unlike her brother who is quiet and shy.

What is the meaning of gregarious?