Word Relationships Quiz

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

• select

• conceal

• organize

• flee

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

• slope

• driveway

• level

• sidewalk

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

• signal

• greeting

• sentence

• question

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape

The denotation is the _______________ meaning of a word.

• emotional

• literal

• incorrect

• opposite

What is denotation?

• Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.
• It means down.
• Let me ask my friend
• It means to note the word.

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
self-confident--arrogant

• self-confident
• arrogant

Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.

• cheap
• inexpensive