Connotation

Choose the word that best fits the sentence based on its connotation.

Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind but __________ attitude.

• Assertive

• Bossy

• Demanding

Choose the word that best fits the sentence based on its connotation.

"Here's a scholarship that you might qualify for," said Mike's advisor. "It's for people who are __________ ."

• Underprivileged

• Poor

• Poverty-Stricken

Choose the word that best fits the sentence based on its connotation.

William annoys his friends because he's so __________ when it comes to money.

• Economical

• Thrifty

• Stingy

Choose the word that best fits the sentence based on its connotation.

Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming ________ ."

• Fat

• Overweight

• Large

Choose the word that best fits the sentence based on its connotation.

We like Heath as the shift supervisor because he has a __________ attitude.

• Laid back

• Careless

• Lazy

Which answer best fits the definition of "denotation."

• The literal meaning of a word

• The emotional attachments to a word

Which answer best fits the definition of "connotation."

• The literal meaning of a word

• The emotional attachments to a word

Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?

• Guest

• Visitor

• Intruder

Which of the following words has the most positive connotations?

• Nosy

• Inquisitive

• Curious

Choose the word with the most positive connotation.

• Immature

• Youthful

• Childish