Determine if the italicized word in each sentence has a positive, neutral, or negative connotation.(2 points)
Positive Neutral Negative
I trust energizer batteries for her watch, because it keeps going, going, and going. The battery in her watch will work continuously for years.
Positive – I trust energizer batteries for her watch, because it keeps going, going, and going. The battery in her watch will work , continuously , for years.
Neutral – I trust energizer batteries for her watch, because it keeps going, going, and going. The battery in her watch will work , continuously , for years.
Negative – I trust energizer batteries for her watch, because it keeps going, going, and going. The battery in her watch will work , continuously , for years.
The sound coming from the leaf blower was monotonous. I think a leaf blower makes a loud, monotonous wailing sound.
Positive – The sound coming from the leaf blower was , monotonous, . I think a leaf blower makes a loud, monotonous wailing sound.
Neutral – The sound coming from the leaf blower was , monotonous, . I think a leaf blower makes a loud, monotonous wailing sound.
Negative – The sound coming from the leaf blower was , monotonous, . I think a leaf blower makes a loud, monotonous wailing sound.
He wants to pursue a career in aeronautics. To pursue a career in aeronautics would require additional education and training.
Positive – He wants to , pursue , a career in aeronautics. To pursue a career in aeronautics would require additional education and training.
Neutral – He wants to , pursue , a career in aeronautics. To pursue a career in aeronautics would require additional education and training.
Negative – He wants to , pursue , a career in aeronautics. To pursue a career in aeronautics would require additional education and training.
The mail carrier waved a jovial hello when she recognized us. She was in a really upbeat, outgoing and jovial mood.
Positive – The mail carrier waved a , jovial , hello when she recognized us. She was in a really upbeat, outgoing and jovial mood.
Neutral – The mail carrier waved a , jovial , hello when she recognized us. She was in a really upbeat, outgoing and jovial mood.
Negative – The mail carrier waved a , jovial , hello when she recognized us. She was in a really upbeat, outgoing and jovial mood.