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