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Which sentence correctly uses the semantic nuance of childish?

A. The child gave a childish smile to her mother.
B. The professor made a childish decision during the meeting.
C. The child was childish because he was only four years old.
D. The baby's childish behavior impressed everyone.

📝 Explanation

Correct: Childish has a negative connotation, meaning immature. A: Childlike would be more appropriate. C & D: The word refers to immaturity, not simply being a child. Concept: Connotation and word choice.

📖 Additional Information

  • The child gave a childish smile to her mother.
  • The professor made a childish decision during the meeting.
  • The child was childish because he was only four years old.
  • The baby's childish behavior impressed everyone.

Correct: Childish has a negative connotation, meaning immature. A: Childlike would be more appropriate. C & D: The word refers to immaturity, not simply being a child. Concept: Connotation and word choice.

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