Determine Meaning: Words and Phrases Answers

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Read the passage. What is the meaning of this oxymoron?

There is no such thing as equality.

Everyone is equal.

Equality exists only for animals.

Animals are equal to humans.

The connotative meaning of lackadaisical is “.”

sleepy and unaware

distracted and lazy

bouncing off the walls

Lackadaisical has a connotation.

positive

negative

neutral

The denotative meaning of lackadaisical is “.”

without motivation

filled with energy

ambitious

Read the paragraph. Which statement best explains the nuance between fragrance and odor?

Odor implies a pleasant scent, while fragrance implies a bad scent.

Both words have negative connotations.

Odor implies a bad scent, while fragrance implies a pleasant scent.

Both words have positive connotations.

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