Understanding Word Meanings Quiz

What is the denotative meaning of the word "bark" in the sentence: "The bark of the tree was rough to the touch"?

• The sound a dog makes

• The outer covering of a tree

• A type of boat

• A loud noise

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses the word "light" in a figurative sense?

• The room was filled with light.

• She carried a light load.

• His words were a light in the darkness.

• The light bulb burned out.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the connotative meaning of the word "snake" in the sentence: "He is such a snake, always betraying his friends."

• A reptile

• A deceitful person

• A type of belt

• A winding road

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word best completes the analogy: "Hot is to cold as happy is to ____."

• Joyful

• Sad

• Excited

• Content

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the denotative meaning of the word "crane" in the sentence: "The crane lifted the heavy beams into place"?

• A type of bird

• A machine for lifting

• To stretch one's neck

• A type of dance

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence "The world is a stage," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the connotative meaning of the word "home" in the sentence: "There's no place like home"?

• A building where one lives

• A place of comfort and belonging

• A geographical location

• A place to sleep

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "sharp" in a figurative sense?

• The knife was very sharp.

• She has a sharp mind.

• The pencil has a sharp point.

• The sharp edge cut the paper.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the denotative meaning of the word "bank" in the sentence: "He deposited his paycheck at the bank"?

• The side of a river

• A financial institution

• A place to sit

• A mound of earth

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word best completes the analogy: "Fast is to slow as high is to ____."

• Tall

• Low

• Wide

• Deep

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D