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Connotation/Denotation Practice

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

William annoys his friends because he's so ______ when it comes to money.

(They're annoyed so you need a NEGATIVE word.)

a)

economical

b)

thrifty

c)

stingy

2.

We're worried about Trish; she's lost so much weight that she looks ________.

(They're worried, so you need a NEGATIVE word.)

a)

trim

b)

boney

c)

slender

3.

"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too ______.

(He doesn't want to hurt Luke's feelings.)

a)

challenging

b)

confusing

c)

difficult

4.

"This particular neighborhood," said the realtor to the young married couple, "will suit families who are ______.

(It is rude to refer to someone's wealth.)

a)

rich

b)

loaded

c)

well to do

5.

Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming _______.

(The doctor wouldn't insult the patient.)

a)

fat

b)

large

c)

overweight

6.

What makes Jewel so difficult to understand is that she is rather ______.

(Do not insult her.)

a)

withdrawn

b)

shy

c)

closeted

7.

We were all so sorry to hear that you had gotten _____ from the plant.

(Be kind. It's hard to lose your job.)

a)

canned

b)

let go

c)

fired

8.

We like Heath as the shift supervisor because he has a ______ attitude.

(They are giving him a compliment.)

a)

laid back

b)

careless

c)

lackadaisical