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Connotation and denotation

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

A connotation and denotation is...

a)

is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.

b)

refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.

c)

are two principal methods of describing meanings of words.

2.

A connotation...

a)

is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.

b)

refers to a wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.

c)

is a two principal methods of describing meanings of words.

3.

A denotation is...

a)

refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.

b)

is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.

c)

is two principal methods of describing meanings of words.

4.

The denotative meaning of 'chicken' is...

a)

A domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl.

b)

withdraw from or fail in something through lack of nerve; to act cowardly.

5.

The connotative meaning of 'chicken' is...

a)

a type of domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl.

b)

withdraw from or fail in something through lack of nerve; to act cowardly.

6.

The denotation of noise is...

a)

Tune

b)

Music

c)

Sound

d)

Sound effects

7.

'Home' and 'dump' are two connotations for...

a)

Rubbish

b)

House

c)

Tip

8.

The positive connotation of stench is...

a)

Smell

b)

Fragrance

c)

Stench

d)

Odour

9.

The negative connotation of animal is...

a)

Pet

b)

Animal

c)

Beast

d)

Dog

10.

The denotation of feast is...

a)

Slop

b)

Dinner

c)

Feast

d)

Smorgasbord

11.

A connotation must be a positive association?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A connotation can be both positive and negative.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A denotation is a negative association?

a)

True

b)

False

14.

A denotation is a positive association.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

A denotation is the literal meaning of a word.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which word is the most negative connotation of 'slim'?

a)

Lanky

b)

Skinny

c)

Gaunt

d)

Thin