Which Word Has the More Positive Connotation?

Would you rather have someone search through your belongings or snoop through your belongings? Use this grammar worksheet to help fourth-grade learners understand that language is filled with shades of meaning, and sometimes words with similar meanings can have very different connotations! Featuring 10 practice problems that each contain two related words, this worksheet asks students to identify the word in each pair that carries the more positive connotation. As students gain practice and confidence recognizing the connotation of similar words, they will strengthen their ability to write more descriptive and engaging sentences, while ultimately building critical communication skills.