WorksheetsQ3 Quiz 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Believing that the Earth rotates around the Sun, and not the other way around.
Heresy
NOT Heresy
Ezra could tell he had annoyed his teacher when she gave him a ____ reply.
respite
terse
obtrude
quaff
The condemned man was given a ____ to enjoy his favorite meal before his execution.
respite
augment
terse
maritime
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
a peculiar object
a unique object
a strange object
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
a stingy person
a thrifty person
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
frown at someone
scowl at someone
enough
positive meaning (+)
negative meaning (-)
neutral meaning (=)
abundant
positive meaning (+)
negative meaning (-)
neutral meaning (=)
The dictionary definition refers to
denotation
connotation
synonym
antonym
glossary
What is an example of denotation?
Childish being negative while youthful is positive
Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams
Candy apples are very delicious.
How have you been?
Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.
What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences?
thoughtless
reckless
out of bounds
against the law
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.
persistent
stubborn
bullheaded
headstrong
