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Connotation & Register

nuance · euphemism · pejorative · irony
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Exercises practising Connotation & Register. Total: 26 points. Vocabulary from the C2 word bank is used throughout.
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Exercise 1
Which word is it?
10 points
Read the definition and write the word or phrase.
1
A feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its basic meaning:
2
A mild word used instead of an unpleasant one:
3
Showing a low opinion; insulting:
4
Saying something is less than it really is:
5
Words chosen to create a strong emotional reaction:
6
Showing no positive or negative feeling:
7
Used in informal conversation, not formal writing:
8
Special words used by a particular group, hard for others to understand:
9
(of a word) expressing disapproval:
10
Not meant seriously; ironic:
Exercise 2
Complete the sentences
10 points
Only one word or phrase from this chapter fits each sentence. Change its form if you need to.
1
"Passed away" is a for "died".
2
The advert relies on like "invasion" and "crisis".
3
The manual was full of technical nobody could follow.
4
"Home" has warm that "house" lacks.
5
Calling −20°C "a bit chilly" is an .
6
"Gonna" is — avoid it in an essay.
7
His "five-star" review of the awful hotel was clearly .
8
The article used a term for tourists.
9
"Slim" sounds positive, "skinny" negative, and "thin" fairly .
10
"Nerd" was once purely , but now it is often affectionate.

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