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Positive And Negative Words Multiple Choice Worksheet
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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 ______ dealer paid $5000 for a chair that was dated from the time of George Washington.
- antiquated
- antique
2. We need to replace this ______ heating system.
- antiquated
- antique
3. He was ready to make a ______ attempt to walk a tightrope across the canyon.
- risky
- daring
4. Driving too fast on icy roads is ______ behavior.
- risky
- daring
5. The mansion was beautifully furnished with ______ furniture.
- ostentatious
- elegant
6. The woman was wearing too much gaudy jewelry, and she looked ______.
- ostentatious
- elegant
7. He was attracted by her ______ charm.
- feminine
- effeminate
8. The boy was teased in school because he seemed to be ______.
- feminine
- effeminate
9. We had a relaxing, ______ vacation at the lake.
- irresponsible
- carefree
10. It is very ______ to smoke a cigarette in the forest.
- irresponsible
- carefree
