Connotation and Denotation

Describing someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

Which connotation is most POSITIVE (+)?

We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (–)?

We bought _____ souvenirs at the Lagoon amusement park.

Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (–)?

Mike _______ us to go to the funny house. He kept bothering us until we agreed to go.

Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (–)?

The jester was smiling. I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.

What is the best word to use for this sentence to make it NEGATIVE (–)?

He always says what he thinks. He is very ______.

Which option has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation?

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

Which phrase has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation?

Which phrase has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation?

Which of the following has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation?

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

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 ______________.

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

Which phrase has negative connotation?