Connotation and Nuance

The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most positive connotation?

Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home.

• quarrel

• dispute

• discussion

• disagreement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most positive connotation?

Cal said, "We can turn the office into an acceptable bedroom."

• pleasing

• usable

• functional

• workable

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most positive connotation?

Cal's wife wanted to move, and she was stubborn about it.

• pushy

• defiant

• obstinate

• determined

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most negative connotation?

On moving day they transported all their belongings to their new home.

• sent

• lugged

• moved

• carried

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most negative connotation?

Cal really likes the unusual architecture of the house.

• odd

• rare

• unique

• uncommon

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4