Here are some words with negative connotations



Aspects of Tone: Negativity and Formality

I. Here are some words with negative connotations. For each one, come up with a more positive or neutral way of phrasing. (Your revision may be more than one word long in each case.)

nosy

fearful

nit-picking

obstinate

wishy-washy

lazy

failed

unfortunately

II. Here are some formal and stuffy words or phrases. For each one, come up with a less formal way of phrasing. (Your revision may be more than one word long in each case.)

ameliorate

commence

enumerate

plethora of

optimum visibility

herewith

amongst

III. Here are some very informal words or phrases. For each one, come up with a more appropriately formal way of phrasing. (Your revision may be more than one word long in each case.)

a lot

kind of

pretty good

cool

going postal

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