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Finding the Meaning

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
the definition of a word without emotional or cultural context; the dictionary meaning of a word
a)
literal
b)
infer
c)
implicit
d)
figurative
2.
a conclusion reached from logical reasoning and evidence
a)
inference
b)
evidence
c)
figurative
d)
analyze
3.
an abstract meaning evoked by a work in addition to, or beyond, its literal meaning.
a)
connotation
b)
conclude
c)
cite
d)
analyze
4.

the literal definition of a word; the dictionary meaning of a word

a)

denotation

b)

meaning

c)

nuance

d)

cite

5.
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
6.
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.
a)
positive
b)
negative
7.
Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.
a)
fascinating
b)
weird
8.
Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.
a)
nagged
b)
reminded
9.
Which is the best answer?
Which is more serious?
a)
problem
b)
disaster
10.
Today I had to deal with one mishap after another. I couldn’t find my car keys, I dropped a bowl of soup at lunchtime, and my computer crashed twice.
In this sentence "mishap" means...
a)
unlucky accident
b)
event
c)
unexpected question
d)
plan
11.
Today was a day of turmoil at work. The phones were constantly ringing, people were running back and forth, and several offices were being painted.
In this sentence "turmoil" means
a)
discussion
b)
harmony
c)
confusion
d)
organization
12.
I asked the instructor to explain a confusing passage in the textbook. She said, “I wish I could, but it’s obscure to me, too.” 
In this sentence "obscure" means
a)
obvious
b)
long
c)
unclear
d)
short
13.
Teachers may overlook it when a student is two minutes late. But they are not going to condone someone’s walking into class a half hour late.
In this sentence "condone" means...
a)
allow
b)
color
c)
notice
d)
hear
14.
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
a)
text messaging
b)
content origins
c)
context clues
d)
scanning
15.

If you don't know the meaning of any word, you should (a)   to your dictionary instead of asking me.


Word Bank= intuition, desire, refer, discover, or search

16.

I am not surprised that he has joined the Parliament, as he has always been (a)   in politics.


Word Bank= keen, aware, provocative, defective

17.

A successful government should do its best to maintain the (a)   of its citizens.


Word Bank = demise, availability, condition, welfare, aid

18.

I don't expect him to change his mind because I know he is very (a)   .


Word Bank = obstinate, steadfast, understanding, negative

19.

We couldn't see the meteor shower last night because of the (a)   weather conditions.


Word Bank= unwelcoming, unknown, unfavorable, uncontrollable, unseen

20.

Sarven is so (a)   that he sometimes puts his life at risk.


Word Bank= fearless, hopeless, expressionless, defenseless