Question

In which sentence does the verb have the strongest connotative effect? (a)Most politicians have given up the cause. (b)Most politicians have abandoned the cause. (c)Most politicians have turned from the cause. (d)Most politicians have forgotten the cause.

Answer 1

The sentence has the strongest connotative effect. B)Most politicians have abandoned thecause.

Answer 2

I think it is "B" because the verb "abandoned" is straight to the point, giving it a strong connotative effect.