Understanding Denotation and Connotation

Understanding Denotation and Connotation

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between the words 'house' and 'home'?

They refer to different types of buildings.

They are used in different languages.

They have different connotations.

They have different denotations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the word 'cheap' be considered offensive when describing shoes?

It implies the shoes are expensive.

It suggests the shoes are of low quality.

It indicates the shoes are fashionable.

It means the shoes are rare.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the connotation of the word 'snake' in the given context?

A friendly person

A trustworthy individual

A sneaky or evil person

A harmless animal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word has a more positive connotation: 'fat' or 'chubby'?

Neither has a positive connotation

Chubby

Fat

Both have the same connotation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of understanding connotations in communication?

To use more complex words

To avoid grammatical errors

To prevent misunderstandings

To enhance vocabulary