Denotation/Connotation Quiz

Denotation/Connotation Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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Denotation/Connotation Quiz

Denotation/Connotation Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.7.4, RI.8.4, L.7.5C

+13

Standards-aligned

Created by

Alyssa Vaknin

Used 18+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Abigail noticed two reports on her desk. One report mentioned an inconsistency in the data, while the other highlighted a variation in the results. Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

an inconsistency

a variation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Anika and Mason were discussing their project. Anika decided to make a report on their findings, while Mason chose to make an allegation about a competitor's unethical practices. Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

to make a report

to make an allegation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

a clique

a club

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Mason and Mia are discussing leadership qualities. Which phrase describes a leader with a more positive connotation?

a cowardly leader

a prudent leader

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Henry has two tasks to choose from for his weekend. Which task has a more positive connotation?

a burden

a commitment

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Jackson was organizing his room. Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

a box filled with documents

a box crammed with documents

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

In a school project, Elijah and his friends were discussing fashion trends. Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

a prevalent trend

a rampant trend

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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