Question

Which words in the following sentence have a negative connotation?

“Los Angeles is set down low, surrounded by mountain ranges making it highly susceptible to high ozone levels.” a) mountain ranges , high zone b) surrounded, highly susceptible c) surrounded, highly zone d) highly susceptible, high zone

Answer 1

B) surrounded, highly susceptible

surrounded gives you a sense of fear somewhat. highly susceptible means you have a high chance to get something, such as a disease. Both of these are associated with negative things, therefore they have negative connotations.