Denotation/Connotation Quiz

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
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Alyssa Vaknin
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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
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
a clique
a club
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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
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CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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.6.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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