Drag each sentence to indicate whether the underlined word has a more negative or less negative connotation.

Question

More negative connotation, less negative connotation

Options: The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press, When the actor didn't mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight, The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his character, The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press.

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s how you can categorize the sentences based on the connotations of the underlined words:

More negative connotation:

• The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press.
• The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his character.
• The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press.

Less negative connotation:

• When the actor didn't mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight.

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