Serendipity

Unit 12, Activity 2

Index Activity 3

Words Matter

Words in English can have positive or negative connotations. Look at the word in bold in each sentence. Is it positive or negative?

1 This is a difficult task.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

2 This is a challenging task.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

3 There is an aroma in the air.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

4 There is a stench in the air.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

5 Sara is outgoing.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

6 Sara is loud.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

7 Jerry is a really unique person.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

8 Jerry is a really bizarre person.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

9 This hotel looks pretty cheap.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

10 The budget airlines can be really cost-effective.

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE