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Parallelism & (Connotative - Denotative Meaning)

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

[Which answer works best to create parallel structure?] Taking the train can be as costly as ........ the plane.

a)
Taken
b)
Take
c)
To take
d)
Taking
2.

[Which answer works best to create parallel structure?] The little girl is taking care of her puppy with ......., affection, and kindness.

a)
Patience
b)
Patient
c)
Patients
d)
Patiently
3.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
b)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
4.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

a)

learning

b)

to learning

c)

learned

d)

no change

5.

[Which answer works best to create parallel structure?] Jeremy was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.

a)

a game of cards.

b)

to play cards.

c)

playing a game of cards.

d)

To playing a card game

6.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

a)

Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

b)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

c)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

d)

Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

7.

Read this sentence.

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and try to find better ways of predicting them.

How can this sentence be rewritten using parallel structure to make it grammatically correct?

a)

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and to try to find better ways of predicting them.

b)

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and tried to find better ways of predicting them.

c)

as it is

d)

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and trying to find better ways of predicting them.

8.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.

b)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
9.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
10.
The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves rolled onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
11.

What is the meaning of denotation?

a)

It represents something else (emble, token, etc.)

b)

The emotion of a word

c)

The art of lasagna baking

d)

The official meaning of a word

12.

An idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

13.

Buster was a puny dog. He couldn't even scare the cat that lived next door.


What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence above?

a)

small

b)

large

c)

loud

d)

heavy

14.

Dale kept telling his mother the matter was grave. They had to report the person that hit their car today.


What is the dictionary meaning of the word grave in the sentence above?

a)

curious

b)

boring

c)

unusual

d)

serious

15.

"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too __________ ." (Most positive word to not hurt Luke's feelings)

a)

Challenging

b)

Confusing

c)

Difficult

16.

Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming __________ ." (Positive word that wouldn’t insult a patient)

a)

Fat

b)

Obese

c)

Overweight

17.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
18.
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
19.
The teacher was mildly intimated by Seth's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
20.
Answered with confidence
a)
Positive Connotation
b)
Negative Connotation
21.
A thoughtful response
a)
Positive Connotation
b)
Negative Connotation
22.
Which word has a positive connotation?
a)
brainwash
b)
persuade
23.
Which of the following has a positive connotation?
a)
An aggressive stance
b)
A hostile stance 
24.

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.

a)

persistent

b)

stubborn

c)

bullheaded

d)

headstrong

25.
Which is the most positive?
a)
mature
b)
serious
c)
sophisticated
d)
contemplating
26.
What word is more negative?
a)
Confident
b)
Egotistical
c)
Prideful
d)
Secure
27.
What is connotation?
a)
Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.
b)
Dictionary meaning of a word.
c)
I don't know!
d)
Unknown meaning
28.

struggle

a)

positive meaning (+)

b)

negative meaning (-)

c)

neutral meaning (=)