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1Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "connotation"?

2Neutral: frugalPositive: economicalNegative: cheap

3Which synonym has a more positive connotation than "tardy"?

4What can be a problem when translating synonymous words

5What is a positive connotation of hyperactive?

6Which is a more positive (+) word between smile and smirk?

7Luna was excited to buy a new dress for her daughter, Evelyn, for her birthday. She had seen a beautiful dress in a boutique and thought it would be perfect for Evelyn. However, when she went to the store and ran her fingers across the fabric, she was disappointed to find that the dress was ..... Hint:Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

8Which synonym of unyielding has a positive connotation?

9Choose to positive connotation word to complete the sentence:My friend likes to help people, but she can sometimes be .....

10Cell phones are essential in today's world. You see stories all the time about people using cell phones to escape broken down elevators or rubble from earthquakes or hurricanes. Which word could replace the word essential in the sentence and has a positive connotation?

11Which synonym of "look steadily" has a positive connotation?

12Finish the sentence: Words that are synonyms ..... always have the same connotation.

13What is a synonym for the word tough with a positive connotation?

14Which word has a more positive connotation than "cheap" ?

15Read lines 25-28 from "To James." Which of these synonyms for shout has the most clearly positive connotation of joy?

16Turkey, mashed potatoes, and pies are ..... for Thanksgiving.

17The words cheap and thrifty are different but mean the same thing. The author uses .....

18In a short text a journalist alternates between "terrorists, " "freedom fighters, " and "militants" to describe the same group. From a lexical-relations viewpoint, which is the most precise description?

19Which synonym has a more neutral connotation than "fragrance" ?

20After getting paid, Ms. Rendon (negative connotation) her money.

21Which synonym of "a large group" has a negative connotation?

22Out of these synonyms, which word gives a negative connotation?

23Implied meaning rather than literal meaning.

24All of these words are synonyms. Which one has the most negative connotation?

25All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests.

26Connotation can be described by all of the following EXCEPT

27Which synonym of grave has a positive connotation?

28Two words with same denotative (literal) meaning can have different connotative (positive, negative, or neutral) meanings. For example, the words "youthful" and "immature" have the same denotative meaning but different connotations.

29Choose the most POSITIVE connotation in the sentence below.I love spending time with Uncle Buck. He has a very (childlike, youthful, childish) outlook on life.

30Which word has a more positive connotation than "stingy"?

31The positive connotation of stench is .....

32Which word has a more positive connotation: "childlike" or "childish" ?

33Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home.Which of the following words has the most positive connotation to replace debate in the sentence above?

34Which synonym of smart has a positive connotation?

35Neutral: confidentpositive: arrogantnegative: proud

36The words "cheap" and "inexpensive" both have a dictionary definition of not costly; however, the word "cheap" suggests something is of poor quality, whereas "inexpensive" suggests a good deal. The feelings associated with each word reflect the word's .....

37Select a word with a POSITIVE connotation for someone who has a lot of knowledge

38A writer is revising the sentence below:Jason has an annoying habit of tapping the desk while the teacher is lecturing.Which of the following replacements for annoying has a more negative connotation?

39What synonym for search has a negative connotation?

40The Army finally conceded and appointed Mary Walker as an assistant surgeon in 1863, making her the first female doctor in the U.S. Army. Which is the most positive connotation for the word conceded as used in the sentence?

41Which is a synonym for young with a negative connotation?

42Which synonym of grasping has a positive connotation?

43Which word is a positive connotation of "greedy" ?

44Replace the following word with a synonym that has a positive connotation.NOSY

45Which word carries a more negative connotation?The fresh paw prints-that our guide identified as belonging to a black bear- ..... me.

46What is a positive connotation of argue?

47In writing "missing" is more neutral than

48It spends roughly four hours working, followed by four hours of sleeping. What does the word roughly connote or suggest as it is used in the passage?

49Choose the word with the most positive connotation to finish the sentence:After graduating from college, my best friend has very ..... plans for his future.

50Identify the word with appropriate neutral connotation to complete the following sentence.Due to the ..... in the stock market industry, the overall economy has dropped in.

51Which word has a more positive connotation: "fragrance" or "odor" ?

52A writer is revising the sentence below:After many years, the house on the corner had fallen into a state of decay.Which of the following replacements for decay has a more positive connotation?