WorksheetsDenotation/ Connotation review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
A word's denotation is
the emotion associated with the word
The dictionary definition of the word
Its correct spelling
Its incorrect spellin
A word's connotation is
its correct pronunciation
its translation into a foreign language
its dictionary definition
the feelings or emotions associated the word
After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Casey was such a dynamic leader; she easily won class president .
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The teacher's request to pass all papers to the front of the room was followed immediately.
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Sam's daring plan to triple the profits of the school fundraiser was met with enthusiasm.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The aroma of Jill's new perfume reminded me of lilacs and vanilla.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
TJ spent his money judiciously while saving a portion for a "rainy day."
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Stan 's reckless plan to cross the railroad tracks to save time nearly cost him his life.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The child demanded all his friends bring only Pokemon toys as gifts to his birthday celebration.
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Casey was such a pushy leader; she was easily defeated as class president .
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Julia squandered her money on designer clothes and expensive trips.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The energetic children were boisterous all day on the beach.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
POSITIVE CONNOTATION:
Ms. Baxter has been a(n) _________________ employee at this company for three years.
valuable
costly
mediocre
full-time
POSITIVE CONNOTATION:
In that time, she has expressed many _____________ opinions.
militant
questionable
strong
crazy
POSITIVE CONNOTATION:
Her methods of solving problems are sometimes _______________.
bizarre
outrageous
inane
unusual
POSITIVE CONNOTATION:
In short, she is a real _____________.
show-off
leader
detriment
slacker
