7th Grade Connotation and Denotation

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English
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7th Grade
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Christina Rosario
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more positive connotation than "stubborn"?
Obstinate
Determined
Pigheaded
Unyielding
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the word with a negative connotation from the following list: "frugal, economical, cheap, thrifty."
Frugal
Economical
Cheap
Thrifty
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words has a more formal connotation than "talk"?
Chat
Converse
Gossip
Babble
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why "youthful" has a more positive connotation than "childish."
Youthful implies immaturity, while childish implies energy.
Youthful suggests vitality, while childish suggests immaturity.
Youthful means the same as childish.
Youthful is a synonym for childish.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the connotations of the words "slim" and "skinny." Which one is more likely to be used in a positive context?
Slim
Skinny
Both are equally positive
Neither is positive
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the connotations of "curious" and "nosy." Which word would be more appropriate in a formal setting?
Curious
Nosy
Both are appropriate
Neither is appropriate
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the connotations of "assertive" and "aggressive." Which word would be more suitable to describe a positive leadership quality?
Assertive
Aggressive
Both are suitable
Neither is suitable
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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