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Connotations/Denotations

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Denotation mean?

a)

The exact definition of a word (like from a dictionary)

b)

The contextual interpretation of a word (including feelings and thoughts)

c)

I don't know

2.

What does Connotation mean?

a)

The exact definition of a word (like from a dictionary)

b)

The contextual interpretation of a word (including feelings and thoughts)

c)

I don't know

3.

What are types of connotations words can have?

a)

grammar, usage, mechanics

b)

similes and metaphors

c)

Positive, Neutral or Negative

d)

I don't know

4.

What can you do to figure out a word's connotation?

a)

Look up the exact definition in the dictionary.

b)

Read the surrounding context (words around the connotation)

c)

I don't know.

5.

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

a)

Nosy

b)

Curious

c)

Inquisitive

d)

I don't know.

6.

Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?

a)

Smirk

b)

Smile

c)

Smug

d)

I don't know

7.

What type of connotation does the word weird have? (That person is weird.)

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

I don't know

8.

What type of connotation does the word unusual have? (That painting is unusual.)

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

I don't know

9.

What type of connotation does the word respectful have? (That child is respectful.)

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

I don't know

10.

What type of connotation does the word quiet have? (My friend is quiet.)

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

I don't know

11.

What type of connotation does the word sneaky have? (That bank robber is sneaky.)

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

I don't know