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WorksheetsVocab: Context Clues, Connotation v. Denotation
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
The word 'curious', as in "Devon was a curious student" has a _______ connotation.
positive
negative
I recognized the familiar aroma of grandmother's cooking. If you change the word aroma to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
positive
negative
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
positive
negative
Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.
positive
negative
Jatin's supervisor was intimidated by his bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.
positive
negative
Some words may have a neutral connotation, which means they are neither positive nor negative.
True
False
From the list below, choose the word that's neutral:
chatty
conversational
babbling
From the list below, choose the word that's neutral:
overachiever
ambitious
lazy
