Which word has a NEUTRAL (neither positive nor negative) connotation? *

a. mansion
b. shack
c. residence
d. hut

Option C

Explanation:

Connotations evoke the idea or feeling with the usage of the word in context in addition to the literal dictionary meaning of a word.

Connotations can be positive, negative or neutral feelings depending on the used it is context.

For example:  

Look at the following words:  Hyperactive, Active, Energetic  

Although the above three words mean same, but when used in a sentence, the meaning implied is different from the literal dictionary meaning and can connote negative, positive or neutral feeling

Hyperactive has a negative connotation whereas energetic has positive connotation.  The word “Active” has neutral connotation.