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Adjective – positive or negative? Exercise

July 1, 2012 - A2pdf

Some adjectives refer to positive qualities; others refer to negative qualities. Read the adjectives given below and say whether they are positive or negative.

Progress 0 of 20 answered
1Kind
Wrong!
The adjective "kind" describes a good and helpful quality, so the correct answer is "Positive".
2Generous
Wrong!
The adjective "generous" describes a good quality of giving or sharing, so the correct answer is "Positive".
3Marvelous
Wrong!
The adjective "marvelous" means very good or wonderful, so the correct answer is "Positive".
4Ignorant
Wrong!
The adjective "ignorant" means lacking knowledge and is usually critical, so the correct answer is "Negative".
5Splendid
Wrong!
The adjective "splendid" means excellent or very impressive, so the correct answer is "Positive".
6Beautiful
Wrong!
The adjective "beautiful" describes an attractive or pleasing quality, so the correct answer is "Positive".
7Careful
Wrong!
The adjective "careful" describes a good quality of avoiding mistakes or danger, so the correct answer is "Positive".
8Stupid
Wrong!
The adjective "stupid" is an insulting word for lacking intelligence, so the correct answer is "Negative".
9Pretty
Wrong!
The adjective "pretty" describes an attractive or pleasant appearance, so the correct answer is "Positive".
10Cunning
Wrong!
The adjective "cunning" often suggests cleverness used to trick people, so the correct answer is "Negative".
11Mean
Wrong!
The adjective "mean" describes unkind or unpleasant behavior, so the correct answer is "Negative".
12Calm
Wrong!
The adjective "calm" describes a peaceful and controlled quality, so the correct answer is "Positive".
13Sympathetic
Wrong!
The adjective "sympathetic" describes understanding and caring about others, so the correct answer is "Positive".
14Attractive
Wrong!
The adjective "attractive" describes a pleasing or appealing quality, so the correct answer is "Positive".
15Brilliant
Wrong!
The adjective "brilliant" means excellent or very intelligent, so the correct answer is "Positive".
16Bright
Wrong!
The adjective "bright" can mean intelligent or cheerful, so the correct answer is "Positive".
17Careless
Wrong!
The adjective "careless" describes not taking enough care, so the correct answer is "Negative".
18Rude
Wrong!
The adjective "rude" describes impolite behavior, so the correct answer is "Negative".
19Average
Wrong!
The adjective "average" means ordinary rather than especially good, so the best answer here is "Negative".
20Efficient
Wrong!
The adjective "efficient" describes doing something well without wasting time or effort, so the correct answer is "Positive".
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Answers

  1. Kind — Positive
  2. Generous — Positive
  3. Marvelous — Positive
  4. Ignorant — Negative
  5. Splendid — Positive
  6. Beautiful — Positive
  7. Careful — Positive
  8. Stupid — Negative
  9. Pretty — Positive
  10. Cunning — Negative
  11. Mean — Negative
  12. Calm — Positive
  13. Sympathetic — Positive
  14. Attractive — Positive
  15. Brilliant — Positive
  16. Bright — Positive
  17. Careless — Negative
  18. Rude — Negative
  19. Average — Negative
  20. Efficient — Positive
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