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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDenotation is a word's ____________.Literal, dictionary definitionEmotional meaningsynonymantonym
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA person’s experiences determine the connotations he or she associates with a word.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceConnotation is a word's ___________.synonymemotional meaningantonymLiteral, dictionary definition.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceConsider the below phrase, and choose the word with the connotation that fits the phrase:
"This coffee is very (___): just the way I like it!"BitterStrong - 5. Multiple ChoiceConsider the below phrase, and choose the word with the connotation that fits the phrase:
"The sooner we leave this (___)," said Lin, "the happier I'll be."HomeDump - 6. Multiple ChoiceBuster was a puny dog. He couldn't even scare the cat that lived next door.
What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence above?smalllargenoisyheavy - 7. Multiple ChoiceMark was sick of receiving a dozen annoying e-mails with jokes from Sally every day. He dashed off a sloppy reply letting her know that he wasn't allowed to receive silly e-mails at school.
What does the word "sick" suggest Mark was feeling as it is used in the first sentence of this story?fed up withnauseateddisgustedbored - 8. Multiple ChoiceBenjamin was a lanky kid. He was the tallest kid in the class, and he was not a big kid. His mom packed him a huge lunch in the hopes he would get some more muscle on his bony arms and legs.
What is the meaning of the word lanky in the sentence above?huge and talltall and thinmuscular and tallthin and short - 9. Multiple ChoiceChoose the word with the negative connotation.chatgossipnewsreport
- 10. Multiple ChoiceChoose the word with the positive connotation.scrawnyslenderunderweightgaunt
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following words has the strongest connotations about being cold?coolchillwinteryfrigid
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the Denotation of gathering
A large group
jump
small
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the denotation of gaze
watch
look steadly
play
- 14. Multiple Choice
positive connotation of discuss
argue
debate
play
- 15. Multiple Choice
negative connotation of persuade is..
brain wash
request
ask
- 16. Multiple ChoiceGive the denotation:
delicatetastes goodeasy to breakbrokensmall - 17. Multiple ChoiceGive the denotation:
exoticfrom a different culturepoisonousdangeroussouvenir from another country - 18. Multiple ChoiceGive the connotation of nosy:
My Aunt Joanna is NOSY, because she is always in everyone's business.negativepositive - 19. Multiple ChoiceGive the connotation of wise:
Owls are WISE.negativepositive - 20. Multiple Choice
Is the underlined word using its connotation or denotation?
"I heard there's a snake infestation out in the swamp."
Connotation
Denotation
- 21. Multiple Choice
Is the underlined word using its connotation or denotation?
"My bird told me she'd buy me new shoes this weekend, if I got a good report card."
Connotation
Denotation
- 22. Multiple Choice
The connotation of the word "rat?"
Snitch
A demon
Little mouse
Someone small
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which connotation is MORE positive?
Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home.
smile
smirk
- 24. Multiple Choice
Words that have the same denotation are called ________.
synonyms
antonyms
homonyms
acronyms
- 25. Multiple Choice
Identify the word that has the more positive connotation
Immature
Youthful
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words has a more positive connotation?
Limit
Restrict
- 27. Multiple Choice
Grandpa came to their house every summer. Sure, Grandpa could be a real prune, but that was just Grandpa!
What is the denotation of the word prune?
dried plum
apricot
raisin
grape
- 28. Multiple ChoiceI recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.positivenegative
- 29. Multiple ChoiceA word’s denotation is its dictionary definition. But a word can also evoke certain thoughts and feelings. The thoughts and feelings associated with a certain word are called the connotation of the word. Words with the same denotation can have different connotations. Connotations can be positive, negative or neutral.
Which of the following has a positive connotation?A strong reekA strong aroma - 30. Multiple Choice
The word irresponsible has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIt was a beautiful spring day, and the (fragrance, smell, stench) of apple blossoms filled the whole yard.
_
Determine whether the speaker is showing approval(+) or disapproval(-) or neutral(=) and choose the best word in parentheses.fragrance (+)smell (=)stench (-) - 32. Multiple ChoiceWhy do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First, my boss dumps a huge project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. Then, of course, I leave my wallet on the bus.
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Which word in the above passage gives it the connotation of self-pity?wondereddumpsremindsleave - 33. Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.
persistent
stubborn
bullheaded
headstrong
- 34. Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
Paco appreciated the gallery owner's effort _____________ to include artwork from the local community.
deliberate
calculating
shrewd
cunning
- 35. Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
selfish
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