Context Clues, Multiple-Meaning Words Review

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Toni Ray
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16 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Connotation is
The dictionary definition of a word
The emotional meaning of a word
Hints in a sentence that lead us to the meaning of a word
Words with similar meanings
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Denotation is
The literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)
The emotional meaning of a word
Words with opposite meanings
Words that sound the same but are spelled differently
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Three types of connotation are:
1) positive
2) negative
3) _______
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the most appropriate word to fill-in-the blank.
**HINT: appropriate words should have a POSITIVE connotation.
"We understand," said the customer service representative, "that our new policy might be __________ ."
infuriating
a pain-in-the-neck
inconvenient
pitiful
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete this sentence:
Aria annoys her siblings because she is so __________ when it comes to her toys.
economical
stingy
thrifty
generous
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that is an example of neutral connotation:
Old
Elderly
Ancient
Senile
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the following sentence. Which word has a negative connotation?
On my flight to Chicago, I sat next to this chick. She was absolutely stunning.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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