Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.
A. persistent
B. stubborn
C. bullheaded
D. headstrong
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Which phrase has negative connotation?
A. a box filled with documents
B. a box crammed with documents
Which word has a negative connotation?
A. stench
B. smell
A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning. Many use context clues to decide on the meaning of a word that they may not be familiar with. True or False
A. True
B. False
Denotation is a word's ____________.
A. Literal, dictionary definition
B. Emotional meaning
C. synonym
D. antonym