WorksheetsConnotation Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 44mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which word has the most positive connotation?
a)
to be skinny
b)
to be slender
2.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
It made me feel _________.
It made me feel _________.
a)
uneasy
b)
frightened
3.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
We saw _______ animals at the zoo.
We saw _______ animals at the zoo.
a)
fascinating
b)
weird
4.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
I ate a _________ sandwich.
I ate a _________ sandwich.
a)
moist
b)
soggy
5.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
We bought ________ souvenirs at the amusement park.
We bought ________ souvenirs at the amusement park.
a)
cheap
b)
inexpensive
6.
Which word describes the automobile that probably costs the least?
Of the three automobiles left on the lot, one was inexpensive, one was cheap, and one was economical.
Of the three automobiles left on the lot, one was inexpensive, one was cheap, and one was economical.
a)
inexpensive
b)
cheap
c)
economical
7.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
During the kazoo performance, the audience wore ________.
a)
smirks
b)
smiles
8.
Choose the word that has the most positive connotation.
He's a very _______ salesman.
He's a very _______ salesman.
a)
pushy
b)
agressive
9.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
In July, we typically get many _________ days.
a)
humid
b)
sticky
10.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
Hearing the fire alarm ringing, he ________ out of the building.
Hearing the fire alarm ringing, he ________ out of the building.
a)
walked
b)
ambled
11.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
Not only was it rainy in London, but it was _______ as well.
Not only was it rainy in London, but it was _______ as well.
a)
Breezy
b)
blustery
12.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind but ________ attitude.
a)
assertive
b)
bossy
c)
demanding
13.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
"Well," said Curtis with an embarrassed smile, "I'm looking for _________ car."
"Well," said Curtis with an embarrassed smile, "I'm looking for _________ car."
a)
an inexpensive
b)
a cheaper
c)
a more economical
14.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
We're worried about Amy; she's lost so much weight that she looks ________.
We're worried about Amy; she's lost so much weight that she looks ________.
a)
Trim
b)
boney
c)
slender
15.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
What makes Jewel so difficult to understand is that she is rather __________.
What makes Jewel so difficult to understand is that she is rather __________.
a)
withdrawn
b)
shy
c)
stuck up
16.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
The outlaw felt ________ when he made the "Ten Most Wanted" list.
The outlaw felt ________ when he made the "Ten Most Wanted" list.
a)
celebrated
b)
notorious
c)
exalted
17.
Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
She felt __________ to help the person carry their groceries to their car.
She felt __________ to help the person carry their groceries to their car.
a)
obliged
b)
pleased
c)
happy
18.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
The winner of the beauty pageant was _______.
The winner of the beauty pageant was _______.
a)
beautiful
b)
a knockout
c)
stunning
19.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
The student was _________ when she was in math class.
The student was _________ when she was in math class.
a)
brilliant
b)
an egghead
c)
intelligient
20.
Choose the word that has a positive connotation to complete the sentence.
The students in the hallway were having a heated _________.
The students in the hallway were having a heated _________.
a)
argument
b)
debate
c)
fight
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