Positive Connotation
Bentley is _______ that he did well on his test.
confident or conceited
confident
Jake’s _______ behavior made it difficult for the group to focus on their project.
immature or youthful
immature
Anna walked into the house, shaking off her wet jacket and leaving puddles on the floor. She sighed as she took off her boots. What can you infer about the weather outside?
It is raining.
before
pre-
full of
-ful
Samuel felt ________ when he saw his name on the winner’s list for the writing contest.
elated or manic
elated
The salesperson was so _______ that Sarah felt pressured to buy something she didn’t need.
driven or pushy
pushy
After the big test, Hannah threw her hands in the air and shouted, “Yes!” Her friends ran over to high-five her. What can you infer about Hannah’s test?
She probably did well or passed the test.
not
un-
The act or process of
-tion
Ta'Kiya was determined to be __________, so she insisted on completing her science project without any help.
independent or isolated
Independent
Carol’s ______ attitude annoyed her friends because she always told them what to do.
bossy or assertive
bossy
The smoke alarm beeped loudly, and Mr. Carter rushed into the kitchen, waving a towel near the stove. What can you infer happened?
Something was burning while he was cooking.
again, back
re-
without
-less
Alonzo's _________ spirit led him to try skydiving for the first time on his birthday.
adventurous or reckless
adventurous
Lily had a _____ energy during the game, running around and shouting with excitement.
manic or happy.
manic
When Sam walked into the classroom, everyone started whispering and giggling. Sam’s face turned red, and he quickly sat down. What can you infer about how Sam is feeling?
He is embarrassed.
not, opposite of
dis-
capable of being
-able
Emma was very ________ and always looked for coupons before going grocery shopping.
thrifty or cheap
thrifty
After moving to a new school, Lucas became ______ and barely spoke to anyone.
reflective or withdrawn
withdrawn
When Jake walked into the living room, his little sister quickly hid something behind her back. She avoided eye contact and shuffled her feet. Jake noticed crumbs on her face and an empty cookie wrapper peeking out from behind her. What can you infer happened?
His sister ate a cookie she wasn’t supposed to and is trying to hide it.
wrongly, badly
mis-
the action or result of
-ment