Question

1) In the sentence below, match the each word with the kind of connotation it would give.


The roses _____ the trellis.
positive
negative
neutral



2) In the sentence below, match the each word with the kind of connotation it would give.

Sheila's evaluation of the book was very _____.

positive
negative
neutral



3) In the sentence below, match the each word with the kind of connotation it would give.


The reef _____ beneath the surface.
positive
negative
neutral



4) In the sentence below, match the each word with the kind of connotation it would give.


The sun _____ our faces.
positive
negative
neutral



5) In the sentence below, match the each word with the kind of connotation it would give.

Ann's new diet and exercise plan has made her _____.

positive
negative
neutral

Answer 1

1) The roses _____ the trellis.
- twined — positive (gentle, graceful, pleasant imagery)
- strangled — negative (violent, harmful connotation)
- climbed — neutral (straightforward description)

2) Sheila's evaluation of the book was very _____.
- favorable — positive (approving, complimentary)
- scathing — negative (harshly critical)
- measured — neutral (careful, balanced description)

3) The reef _____ beneath the surface.
- glimmered — positive (beautiful, attractive image)
- lurked — negative (sinister, threatening)
- lay — neutral (simple factual description)

4) The sun _____ our faces.
- kissed — positive (warm, pleasant, affectionate tone)
- scorched — negative (painful, damaging)
- shone on — neutral (straightforward, descriptive)

5) Ann's new diet and exercise plan has made her _____.
- energetic — positive (healthy, lively)
- obsessive — negative (unhealthy fixation)
- slimmer — neutral (descriptive change)