Name :

Positive and Negative Connotations

Write “P” if each word has a positive connotation and “N” if it has a negative
connotation.

conceited economical dispute

1) 2) 3)

thrifty selfless difficulty

4) 5) 6)

energetic weird determined

7) 8) 9)

nosy excited smirk

10) 11) 12)

cowardly generous spy

13) 14) 15)

gaze stare modest

16) 17) 18)

smile extravagant observe

19) 20) 21)

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Name : Answer Key

Positive and Negative Connotations

Write “P” if each word has a positive connotation and “N” if it has a negative
connotation.

conceited economical dispute

1) 2) 3)
N P N

thrifty selfless difficulty

4) 5) 6)
P P N

energetic weird determined

7) 8) 9)
P N P

nosy excited smirk

10) 11) 12)
N P N

cowardly generous spy

13) 14) 15)
N P N

gaze stare modest

16) 17) 18)
P N P

smile extravagant observe

19) 20) 21)
P N P

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