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Denotation and Connotation

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As snakes continue to grow, they ________ the protective keratinous layer on the surface of their bodies because it does not expand.

a)

junk

b)

shed

2.

Oblivious to those around him, the father tenderly ____________ at his newborn baby through the window of the hospital nursery

a)

smiled

b)

smirked

3.

During rush hour traffic in a metropolis, cars creep along at agonizingly slow ____________.

a)

velocities

b)

speeds

4.

Even the coolest star in the night skies is unbelievably ________ according to astronomers.

a)

sultry

b)

hot

5.

Although many locals purchase meat at their local grocery stores, some farmers still _________ livestock to feed their families.

a)

butcher

b)

execute

6.

Our trip to the amusement park was _____. Which connotation is more positive?

a)

fine

b)

wonderful

7.

Which would you rather be called?

a)

thrifty

b)

cheap

8.

Which is more serious?

a)

problem

b)

disaster

9.

Which would you be if you hadn't eaten for several days?

a)

hungry

b)

starving

10.

I ate a _____ sandwich. Which connotation is more negative?

a)

soggy

b)

moist