Connotation & Denotation

Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind but __________ attitude. (HINT: She is respected, so people like her. A positive word would be appropriate here)

• Assertive

• Bossy

• Demanding

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Well," said Curtis with an embarrassed smile, "I'm looking for __________ car." (HINT: A positive word would be appropriate here)

• a cut rate

• a cheaper

• a more economical

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"Here's a scholarship that you might qualify for," said Mike's advisor. "It's for people who are __________ ." (HINT: A positive word would be appropriate here)

• underprivileged

• poor

• poverty-stricken

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

William annoys his friends because he's so __________ when it comes to money. (HINT: They’re annoyed so you need a negative word!)

• economical

• thrifty

• stingy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

We're worried about Trish; she's lost so much weight that she looks __________ . (HINT: they’re worried so you need a negative word!)

• trim

• boney

• slender

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too __________ ." (HINT: We don’t want to hurt Luke’s feelings)

• challenging

• confusing

• difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"And this particular neighborhood," said the realtor to the young married couple, "will suit families who are __________." (HINT: It is rude to refer to someone’s wealth)

• rich

• loaded

• well to do

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming __________ ." (HINT: The doctor wouldn’t insult a patient)

• Fat

• large

• overweight

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What makes Jewel so difficult to understand is that she is rather __________. (HINT: We want the least insulting word)

• withdrawn

• shy

• closeted

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

We were all so sorry to hear that you had gotten ___________ from the plant. (HINT: Be kind. It’s hard to lose your job)

• canned

• let go

• fired

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A