Connotation Practice

Which words are a positive connotation of the word intelligent?

• brilliant

• know-it-all

• shrewd

• smart

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a negative connotation of prescribe?

• advise

• dictate

• endorse

• specify

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Does the underline word have a negative, positive or neutral connotation?

My new neighbor is a mature woman.

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the connotation of the underlined word in the following sentence?

Yesterday's workout was a challenge.

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a negative connotation of old?

• Elderly

• Decrepit

• Mature

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word(s) is a neutral connotation of smell?

• Aroma

• Odor

• Stench

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is a positive connotation of fun?

• amusing

• comical

• absurd

• silly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a negative connotation of protest?

• riots

• disapproval

• disagreement

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a positive connotation of cheap?

• low-cost

• reduced

• economical

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a negative connotation of thin?

• slim

• gaunt

• slender

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4