Question

september bellwork: ela... / harper johnston - 7th
name
meaningful monday
positive & negative connotations
choose the word that completes the sentence with the most positive connotation.
elainas english tutor often edited her final papers. she was very ____ with proper grammar.
a. nitpicky
b. meticulous
c. fussy
d. finicky
synonyms or antonyms?

1. indifference, apathy
2. pacify, antagonize
3. genuine, authentic
4. bleak, lush
5. casual, formal

text structure tuesd

Explanation:

"nitpicky", "fussy", and "finicky" have negative connotations, suggesting being overly - concerned or hard - to - please. "Meticulous" means being very careful and paying great attention to detail, which is a positive trait for an editor. For the synonym/antonym part: "indifference" and "apathy" are synonyms as they both relate to a lack of interest or concern. "Pacify" and "antagonize" are antonyms as "pacify" means to calm or soothe while "antagonize" means to provoke. "Genuine" and "authentic" are synonyms as they both mean real or true. "Bleak" and "lush" are antonyms as "bleak" implies barren or cheerless and "lush" implies fertile or abundant. "Casual" and "formal" are antonyms as they represent different levels of formality.

Answer:

1. b. meticulous
2. 1. Synonyms
3. Antonyms
4. Synonyms
5. Antonyms
6. Antonyms