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English 22 Public

Distinguish the connotation of words

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youthful and childish... childish has the _____ connotation.

negative

15

aroma and stink... aroma has the ___ connotation

positive

15

unusual and bizarre... bizarre has a ___ connotation

negative

15

slender and skinny... skinny has the _____ connotation.

negative

15

wild and energetic... wild has the ___ connotation

negative

15

casual and sloppy... casual has the ___ connotation

positive

15

arrogance and confidence... confidence has the ___ connotation

positive

15

tired and exhausted... which word has a more negative connotation?

exhausted

15

unexperienced and immature... which word has a more negative connotation?

immature

15

inexpensive and cheap... which word has a more negative connotation?

cheap

15

unique, different, peculiar... Which word has a neutral connotation?

different

20

Which is more serious? a) problem b) disaster

b) disaster

15

Which would you be if you hadn't eaten for several days? a) hungry b) starving

b) starving

15

Which is worth more? a) something antique b) something old

a) something antique

15

Find the more positive connotation: Our trip to the amusement park was _____. a) fine b) wonderful

b) wonderful

15

Find the more positive connotation: Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home. a) smile b) smirk

a) smile

15