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 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.
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 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.
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.
Positive – The mail carrier waved a jovial hello when she recognized us. She was in a really upbeat, outgoing and jovial mood.
Neutral – He wants to pursue a career in aeronautics. To pursue a career in aeronautics would require additional education and training.
Negative – The sound coming from the leaf blower was monotonous. I think a leaf blower makes a loud, monotonous wailing sound.
Use the sentences to complete the activity.
Today I learned some sick stuff about volcanoes! The hot, dangerous stuff comes outta the top where it sometimes goes boom! The red stuff can be sticky or runny. These things cause lotsa damage. But they can help out sometimes, too.
Revise the sentences so that they could be used in a report for this course. Be sure to remove any informal language and use jargon where appropriate.
(4 points)
Today I learned some fascinating information about volcanoes. The molten, hazardous material is ejected from the summit, occasionally resulting in explosive eruptions. The molten material can exhibit varying viscosity, ranging from sticky to runny. These volcanic activities can have significant destructive consequences. However, they also have the potential to provide beneficial outcomes in certain situations.
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 – The mail carrier waved a jovial hello when she recognized us. She was in a really upbeat, outgoing, and jovial mood.
Positive – He wants to pursue a career in aeronautics. To pursue a career in aeronautics would require additional education and training.
Negative – The sound coming from the leaf blower was monotonous. I think a leaf blower makes a loud, monotonous wailing sound.