connotations

Which word shows a more negative connotation of the word smell?

• odor

• scent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

• The kid was relaxing by watching TV.

• The kid was being lazy by watching TV.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Complete the phrase with a word that has a negative connotation.

He asks SO many questions, he is very _________.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

She didn't like anything on the menu. She is picky.

Does picky have a positive or negative connotation?

• negative

• positive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• The house was full of antique things.

• The house was full of old things.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

• She was so determined.

• She was so stubborn.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The child demanded for a snack.

The word demanded has a __________ connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The child requested a snack.

The word requested has a ____________ connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word has a more positive connotation?

• unique

• strange

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How would you rate your understanding of positive and negative connotations? 1 is lowest, 5 is highest.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4