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Positive And Negative Words Multiple Choice Worksheet 2
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These pairs of words are similar in meaning, but one has a positive or neutral connotation, and the other is negative. Choose the best word for each sentence.
1. The tall, ______ prince looked handsome in his military uniform.
- skinny
- slim
2. The little boy was ______ and weak after being sick for so long.
- skinny
- slim
3. The strong, ______ man lifted the heavy box easily.
- husky
- fat
4. The ______ man was trying to lose weight.
- husky
- fat
5. The parents were ______ of their daughter when she won the competition.
- proud
- arrogant
6. A(n) ______ person looks down on other people.
- proud
- arrogant
7. The book was illustrated with simple, ______ pictures in bright colors.
- childish
- childlike
8. Whining and complaining is ______ behavior.
- childish
- childlike
9. We could smell the ______ of the flowers.
- odor
- fragrance
10. There was a bad ______ coming from the garbage can.
- odor
- fragrance
