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Word Neutral Positive Negative
connotative connotative
meaning meaning
a thin person slim a person who has skinny
lost weight
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pregnant in a family way expecting a baby heavy
unused land new land; remaining virgin land bush/unsafe
land;surplus land land

the prime was misinformed has no evidence lier
minister
presented
the wrong
information

an old person senior/elderly pensioner/senior aged
citizen

(c) Provide context-based connotations (neutral, positive and negative connotations)
of the following words. Draw a table similar to the one in Activity 4.1(b).

1. ambitious
2. adventurous
3. curious
4. confident
5. sensitive
6. resilient

(a) Provide synonyms and antonyms for each of those words, considering the
different types of meanings associated with the word.

(b) Share the lists and discuss the emotional or implied meanings conveyed by
different words of your choice.

Activity 4.2 Explaining meanings of oral texts derived in different registers

(a) Study the following oral texts and complete the activities that follow.

Text A

“Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, it is my honour to address you today on this
auspicious occasion. As we gather here to commemorate this significant milestone, let
us reflect upon the achievements that have brought us to this momentous day. With

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