Question

Choose the word with a positive connotation.

Answer 1

coaxed sounds better

Answer 2

Answer: D) Coaxed.

Explanation:  The connotation of a word is the meaning given by the context or even by the readers (or listeners) based on their emotions or personal experiences. From the given options, the word that has a positive connotation is "coaxed" which means gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something, so the complete sentence would be: Young Farmer Johnson coaxed the baby lambs into the pen.