Connotation Practice

John's little brother is very bossy.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My chocolate pie has a delicious flavor.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My stylish sunglasses earned me many compliments.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Stop your childish behavior," mom said.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sasha made a courageous decision to leave her job and open a new business.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The candles gave off a pleasant glow.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I took out the putrid garbage.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Kelsey screamed when her brother scared her.

• positive connotation
• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence has a positive connotation?

• Jessica is stingy with her toys.
• Maria is a thrifty shopper.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence has a positive connotation?

• Mario is a respectful young man.
• Thomas can be impolite.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4