1. Find the underlined word in each sentence. Match it with a sentence whose underlined word has the same meaning but a more positive connotation
The malfunctioning car engine let out a cacophony of sounds before it completely broke down.
When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of dread.
Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.
With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely crestfallen.
The Egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years
The plane noise bothered the tenants so much they petitioned to have fight paths moved
The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great
She is not discouraged by the bad weather she’ll run in any weather rain or shine
The malfunctioning car engine let out a cacophony of sounds before it completely broke down.
- The malfunctioning car engine let out a symphony of sounds before it completely broke down.
When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of dread.
- When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of curiosity.
Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.
- Their living room décor was done in vibrant, bold colors.
With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely crestfallen.
- With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely heartbroken.
The Egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.
- The Egyptian tombs with their extravagant displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.
The plane noise bothered the tenants so much they petitioned to have fight paths moved.
- The plane noise bothered the tenants so much they petitioned to have flight paths relocated.
The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.
- The young student felt some excitement around going to school for the first day, and he did great.
She is not discouraged by the bad weather; she'll run in any weather, rain or shine.
- She is not disheartened by the bad weather; she'll run in any weather, rain or shine.