Connotation Practice

William wanted to be honest, but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her that the fancy necklace he gave her was _________.

• Inexpensive

• Cheap

Ollie ____________ science so much that he can talk about it for hours and hours.

• Appreciates

• Adores

Shayla thought her best friend's cat had lost too much weight. Hoping not to be too negative, Shayla told her that the cat looked __________.

• Skinny

• Gaunt

Martin can talk his friends into doing or believing just about anything. Some parents are worried that Martin is __________ them.

• Brainwashing

• Influencing

Teddy entered every fencing match thinking he could win, but never bragged. Therefore, his teammates saw him as a _____________ competitor.

• Cocky

• Confident

The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She ___________ them.

• Dislikes

• Loathes

Afraid his teacher would scold him in front of the class, Horace made sure he only ___________ at his lab partner's joke.

• Snickered

• Roared

The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the ___________ which stood before them.

• Shack

• Residence

Our annoying neighbors watch every move we make. They're just so ___________.

• Curious

• Nosy

Since dying my hair pink and wearing mismatched converse sneakers, my pesky little brother says I'm _____________.

• Strange

• Unique