Positive and Negative Connotations

Glittering has a _____ connotation.

• negative

• positive

• neutral

• cheeseballs

Which word has a positive connotation?

• brainwash

• persuade

Which connotation is more negative?

Mike _____ us to go to the funny house.

• reminded

• nagged

Brave people rode on the roller coaster.

Is brave a positive or negative connotation?

Tags

9.1.0, 9.1.1, and 9.1.2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues. My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• thrifty

• stingy

• miserly

• selfish

Which has the more positive connotation?

• brash

• bold

I didn't like the ___ on the clown's face.

• smirk

• grin

Which connotation is most negative?

I don't like the ______ food.

• Disgusting

• good

• gross

• tasty

The word thin, as in "you are very thin" has a _____ connotation.

• Negative

• Positive

• Neutral

Describe a situation where understanding connotation is important.

• When writing a formal letter.

• When ordering food at a restaurant.

• When solving a math problem.

• When giving feedback or criticism.