7th Grade Unit 1 Test Grammar

Denotation:

• The emotional association that a word carries

• The literal meaning of a word

Connotation:

• The literal meaning of a word

• A word’s definition, as you would find in a dictionary

• The emotional association that a word carries

Which synonym of "scent" has a negative connotation?

• fragrance

• aroma

• stench

Which synonym of "a large group" has a negative connotation?

• gathering

• mob

• crowd

Which synonym of "without haste" has a positive connotation?

• leisurely

• lazily

• idly

Which synonym of "look steadily" has a positive connotation?

• stare

• gaze

• gawk

Which phrase has a positive connotative meaning?

• A strong aroma.

• A strong stench.

Does the word in bold have denotative or connotative meaning?

• Denotative

• Connotative

The denotation is the _______________ meaning of a word.

• emotional

• literal

• incorrect

• opposite

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• thrifty

• stingy

• miserly

• selfish