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Connotations - 6th Grade

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select all of the words that have a negative connotation in a school setting.

a)

angry

b)

talkative

c)

lovely

d)

curious

2.

Select all of the words that have a positive connotation in a school setting.

a)

playful

b)

careless

c)

organized

d)

confident

3.

Which word has the most negative connotation if used at home?

a)

picky

b)

lazy

c)

shy

4.

Which sentence uses the word "co-worker" in a positive way?

a)

My new coworker is such a dynamic and intelligent young lady.

b)

Our new coworker is very careless when it comes to working with customers.

5.

Which sentences uses the word "teacher" in a negative way?

a)

My Spanish teacher is very confident when he speaks.

b)

My English teacher is very picky when it comes to turning in assignments.

6.

Which sentence uses the words "new student" in a negative way?

a)

I've heard rumors that the new student is very angry all of the time.

b)

The new student was very shy and talked with a soft voice.

7.

Which sentence uses the word "king" in a positive way?

a)

The king was very vague with the plans he had for the village.

b)

The king had brilliant and dynamic new ideas for the towns remodel.

8.

Which sentence uses the word "athlete" in a negative way?

a)

The team captain was very pushy and forceful when it came to giving plays for the game.

b)

The lean quarterback was very skillful with his throw of the ball.

9.

Is this a negative or positive connotation of the word dog?

"The new dog is very active and playful with others."

a)

positive connotation

b)

negative connotation

10.

Is this a negative or a positive connotation of the word rockstar?

"The famous Rockstar had a very lovely voice."

a)

positive connotation

b)

negative connotation

11.

Is this a negative or a positive connotation of a parent?

"My dad is very meticulous when it comes to cleaning the house."

a)

positive connotation

b)

negative connotation

12.

Which words have negative connotations?

a)

vague

b)

cheap

c)

careless

d)

smart

13.

Which words have positive connotations?

a)

picky

b)

happy

c)

immature

d)

peculiar

14.

Which word can have a positive AND a negative connotation?

a)

different

b)

nosy

c)

delicious

d)

soft

15.

Which word can have a positive AND a negative connotation?

a)

poor

b)

selective

c)

skillful

d)

slender