connotation/denotation

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most negative connotation.

After school, a bunch of students gathered by the riverfront.

• mob

• crowd

• group

• collection

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most negative connotation.

As Sally walked home, she was surprised to see her classmates huddled together.

• amazed

• astonished

• worried

• shocked

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most negative connotation.

Sally kept a watchful eye on her classmates as she approached them.

• close

• attentive

• suspicious

• keen

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CCSS.L.7.5C

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most negative connotation.

On moving day they transported all their belongings to their new home.

• sent

• lugged

• moved

• carried

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most negative connotation.

Cal really likes the unusual architecture of the house.

• odd

• rare

• unique

• uncommon

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most positive connotation.

Ian was a member of the group, so they were certainly planning something.

• organizing

• devising

• scheming

• plotting

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most positive connotation.

Suddenly they turned toward her and announced, "You won the first prize."

• stated

• said

• uttered

• exclaimed

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most positive connotation.

Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home.

• quarrel

• dispute

• discussion

• disagreement

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most neutral connotation.

Cal said, "We can turn the office into an acceptable bedroom."

• pleasing

• agreeable

• functional

• satisfying

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the word that has the same denotation as the underlined word and also has the most positive connotation.

Cal's wife wanted to move, and she was stubborn about it.

• pushy

• defiant

• obstinate

• determined

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4