Analogies & Connotation Quiz
Authored by Jennifer Glover
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 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.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning. Many use context clues to decide on the meaning of a word that they may not be familiar with. True or False
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which has the most Negative Connotation?
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
a stingy person
a thrifty person
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 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.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
similar : different :: permit : _______
let
prevent
allow
try
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
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