12. choose if the italicized word is a positive negative or neutral connotation
1.the battery in her watch will work continuously for years.(this is positive)
2.the sound coming from the leaf blower was monotonous.(this is neutral)
3the mail carrier waived a jobial hello when she recognized us.(this is positive
4. he wants to pursue a career in aeronautics(this is neutral)
please check my awnsers.
Your answers are correct! Well done!
1. "continuously" - positive connotation (implies the battery will last a long time)
2. "monotonous" - neutral connotation (describes the sound without indicating whether it is positive or negative)
3. "joyful" - positive connotation (implies a pleasant and friendly greeting)
4. "pursue" - neutral connotation (indicates a desire to pursue without indicating whether it is positive or negative)
Your answers are mostly correct. Let's go through each sentence:
1. "The battery in her watch will work continuously for years." - You correctly identified this as having a positive connotation. The statement implies that the battery has a long lifespan, which is seen as a desirable and positive characteristic.
2. "The sound coming from the leaf blower was monotonous." - You correctly identified this as having a neutral connotation. The word "monotonous" doesn't inherently convey a positive or negative feeling. It simply describes the sound as lacking variation or being repetitive.
3. "The mail carrier waived a jovial hello when she recognized us." - You correctly identified this as having a positive connotation. The word "jovial" implies cheerfulness and friendliness, so it is seen as a positive attribute.
4. "He wants to pursue a career in aeronautics." - The correct classification for this sentence is actually neutral, not positive. There is no explicit positive or negative connotation associated with someone wanting to pursue a career in aeronautics. It is simply a statement of interest or ambition.
Great job overall, but just a small correction for the fourth sentence.