CONNOTATION/DENOTATION

Decide whether the underlined word has a denotative or connotative meaning.

He is such a dog! He can't help himself from chasing new girls every week.

• denotation

• connotation

Decide whether the underlined word has a denotative or connotative meaning.

I took my dog, Stella for a walk today.

• Denotation

• Connotation

Decide whether the underlined word has a denotative or connotative meaning.

Don't be such a child! Grow up!

• Denotation

• Connotation

Decide whether the underlined word has a denotative or connotative meaning.

Chick is rarely used to refer to a woman anymore.

• connotation

• denotation

Decide whether the underlined word has a denotative or connotative meaning.

He was her rock; he always knew what to say to support her.

• denotation

• connotation

Complete each sentence.

"The sooner we move out of this _________," said Jack, "the happier I will be."

• home

• dump

Complete the sentence.

"This cellphone is ________, but I don't mind paying extra because it has so many useful features.

• expensive

• overpriced

Complete the sentence.

You're lucky to have Wilma in your team. She has lots of _________ ideas.

• original

• crazy

Complete the sentence.

Boss Reeds and his ________ have controlled the politics in this city for more than 20 years. I certainly hope the other party wins this year!

• employees

• cronies

Complete the sentence.

The coffee is ________ - just the way I like it!

• strong

• bitter