WorksheetsConnotation & Denotation
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is denotation?
Literal meaning of a word.
Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.
Person, place, or thing.
What is connotation?
Literal meaning of a word.
Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.
The prefix of a word.
A writer must be aware of the connotation of a word used in a sentence so that the correct feeling is established.
True
False
What is a negative connotation of fragrance?
odor
aroma
scent
What is a positive connotation of tardy?
playful
delayed
punctual
What is a positive connotation of hyperactive?
energetic
calm
jumpy
What is the denotation of gathering?
jump
to bring together
sweetly held
What is a negative connotation of ask?
request
seek
demand
What is a negative connotation for search?
look
snoop
seek
What is a positive connotation of ugly?
unattractive
gruesome
cute
McDonald's is a cheap meal. If you change the word cheap to inexpensive, 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
