6th Grade Connotation and Denotation Quiz
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6th Grade Connotation and Denotation Quiz
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6th Grade
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Raquel Jones
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This quiz focuses on the essential English Language Arts concepts of connotation and denotation, targeting 6th grade students who are developing sophisticated vocabulary analysis skills. The questions systematically build understanding by first establishing that connotation and denotation describe different aspects of word meaning, then progressing through identification exercises where students distinguish between positive and negative connotations. Students must demonstrate their grasp of denotation as the literal dictionary definition while applying knowledge of connotation as the emotional or cultural associations words carry. The core reasoning skills required include using context clues to determine appropriate word choice, recognizing subtle differences between synonyms based on their emotional impact, and understanding how the same concept can be expressed with vastly different connotative effects. Students need to analyze scenarios and select words that match the intended tone, whether positive, negative, or neutral, demonstrating mastery of how word choice affects meaning and communication. Created by Raquel Jones, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 6. This assessment serves as an excellent formative evaluation tool that can be deployed as a warm-up activity to gauge student readiness before a connotation and denotation unit, or as a comprehensive review following instruction on these concepts. The quiz works effectively for homework assignments, allowing students to practice distinguishing between literal and implied meanings independently, or as an in-class activity where students can discuss their reasoning for word choice selections. Teachers can use this for diagnostic purposes to identify which students need additional support with context clue strategies or vocabulary analysis skills. The progression from basic identification to application in context makes it ideal for differentiated instruction, and the clear examples provide concrete practice with abstract concepts that 6th graders often find challenging. This quiz aligns with CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5c standards, which require students to distinguish among connotations of words with similar denotations.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
planets
birds
words
sentences
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?
positive
negative
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
a stingy person
a thrifty person
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.
foolhearty
courageous
rash
reckless
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.
expensive
overpriced
unafordable
pricey
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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