Q1. Read the sentences below. Identify the word(s) that have a negative connotation.
1. Bedford is a gritty neighborhood, but the rent is affordable.
2. On my flight to Los Angeles, I sat next to this geezer. He was very old.
3. Every morning my neighbor takes his mutt to the park. It always barks loudly when leaving the
building.
4. You need to be pushy when you are looking for a job.
5. Bob is bullheaded sometimes, but he always gets the job done.
Q2. Choose a Word with a Positive Connotation
Choose the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentences below.
1. I love spending time with my aunt. She has a very (childlike, youthful, childish) outlook on life.
2. I enjoy finding ways to make the most of my budget by being (frugal, miserly, cheap).
3. I am (confident, arrogant, egotistical) that I will be selected for a role in the school play.
4. I realize that you're feeling (nosy, prying, inquisitive), but I'd rather not discuss the matter.
5. My cousin is very (blathering, jabbering, and talkative).
Exercise 3: What's the Connotation?
Q. For each of the sentences below, determine if the bold word has a positive or
negative connotation.
1. How long have you been dieting? Maybe too long. You look so skinny.
2. I can tell you put a lot of work into your book report. It is extraordinary.
3. I hope to look like my sister when I grow up. She is absolutely gorgeous.
4. I know that Eddie and I are the same age, but he is just so juvenile.
5. It's certainly unusual to use Comic Sans font on a resume.
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