Word Choice and Connotation

The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the ______________ which stood before them.

• home

• shack

• mansion

• residence

Our annoying neighbors watch every move we make. They're just so __________________.

• curious

• nosy

• helpful

• aware

Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words mortified and embarrassed?

• "Mortified" is antonym of "embarrassed".

• "Embarrassed" is more intense and has more negative connotation than "mortified".

• "Mortified" is more intense and has a more negative connotation than "embarrassed".

• "Mortified" and "embarrassed" have different denotations.

Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words surprised and astounded?

• "Surprised" is antonym of "astounded".

• "Astounded" is more intense than "surprised" and implies that Julie was even more shocked.

• "Surprised" is more intense than "astounded" and implies that Julie was even more shocked.

• "Surprised" and "astounded" have different denotations.

Teddy entered every fencing match thinking he could win but never bragged. Therefore, his teammates saw him as a ______________ competitor.

• sure

• decent

• cocky

• confident

What is an idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

• denotation

• connotation

Read the following sentence: How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "unhurried" instead of the word "sluggish"?

• The man would seem less lazy

• the man would seem funnier

Which sentence has the connotation that the group is doing something least pleasant?

• We all worked together on the same task.

• We all worked together on the same chore.

What is a negative connotation of ask?

• request

• demand

What is a positive connotation of tardy?

• terribly late

• delayed