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Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:
The food had a _________ taste.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe the taste of food, but only unique has a positive connotation - uncommon, rare.
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
He has a(n) __________ personality.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe a reserved personality, but “loner” has a negative connotation - outcast, outsider
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
The way he walked was ____________.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options can be used to describe an abnormal way of walking, but “weird” has a negative connotation - strange, unnatural.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
really wanting something to happen
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
someone who works for someone
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
a smell
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
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Intelligent
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with intelligence, but “cunning” also has to do with deceit and trickery.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with being young, but “youthful” is the only option that has a positive connotation.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with a thin body, but “scrawny” has a negative connotation - unhealthy, malnourished, unattractive.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with being careful with one’s money, “thrifty” has a positive connotation - frugal, economical.
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Select the term that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
Self-assured
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with self-confidence, but “arrogant” has a negative connotation - cocky, conceited.
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Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Person who tells falsehoods
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with a person who gives misinformation, but “storyteller” has a positive connotation - narrator, poet.
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Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
There was a distinct __________ coming from the garage.
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with smells and odors, but “stench” has a negative connotation - stink, funk.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
really wanting something to happen
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
someone who works for someone
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
a smell
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
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Select the word that is the negative connotation for the definition below:
Intelligent
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with intelligence, but “cunning” also has to do with deceit and trickery.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with being young, but “youthful” is the only option that has a positive connotation.
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Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with a thin body, but “scrawny” has a negative connotation - unhealthy, malnourished, unattractive.
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Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with being careful with one’s money, “thrifty” has a positive connotation - frugal, economical.
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