Answer:
PART 1 DIRECTIONS: In the first paragraph, highlight/bold the words that have a positive connotation.
In the second paragraph, highlight/bold the words that have a negative connotation.
POSITIVE
Amelia has been a valuable member of our organization this past year. During that time, she has been very helpful to other members of the class. She has strong opinions, but she is satisfactory in her dealings with others, and has shown herself to be a leader. Her problem‐solving abilities are unusual but she always solves her own problems, and helps others to solve problems too.
NEGATIVE
Mary is a lazy babysitter. She is disinterested, dour, and sarcastic. My brother tried to explain this to my parents, but they were suspicious of his motives and told him that he had better obey Mary or he would be in big trouble.
PART 2 DIRECTIONS: Replace each word below with a word that has a positive connotation.
1. strife DISAGREEMENT
2. weird UNIQUE
3. exhausting DRAINING
4. caterwauling YELL
5. begging PLEADING
Explanation:
good luck :)
