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Denotation/ Connotation review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A word's denotation is

a)

the emotion associated with the word

b)

The dictionary definition of the word

c)

Its correct spelling

d)

Its incorrect spellin

2.

A word's connotation is

a)

its correct pronunciation

b)

its translation into a foreign language

c)

its dictionary definition

d)

the feelings or emotions associated the word

3.

After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

4.

The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

5.

Casey was such a dynamic leader; she easily won class president .

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

6.

The teacher's request to pass all papers to the front of the room was followed immediately.

a)

Positive Connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

7.

Sam's daring plan to triple the profits of the school fundraiser was met with enthusiasm.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

8.

The aroma of Jill's new perfume reminded me of lilacs and vanilla.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

9.

TJ spent his money judiciously while saving a portion for a "rainy day."

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

10.

Stan 's reckless plan to cross the railroad tracks to save time nearly cost him his life.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

11.

The child demanded all his friends bring only Pokemon toys as gifts to his birthday celebration.

a)

Positive Connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

12.

Casey was such a pushy leader; she was easily defeated as class president .

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

13.

Julia squandered her money on designer clothes and expensive trips.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

14.

The energetic children were boisterous all day on the beach.

a)

Positive connotation

b)

Neutral Connotation

c)

Negative Connotation

15.

POSITIVE CONNOTATION:

Ms. Baxter has been a(n) _________________ employee at this company for three years.

a)

valuable

b)

costly

c)

mediocre

d)

full-time

16.

POSITIVE CONNOTATION:

In that time, she has expressed many _____________ opinions.

a)

militant

b)

questionable

c)

strong

d)

crazy

17.

POSITIVE CONNOTATION:

Her methods of solving problems are sometimes _______________.

a)

bizarre

b)

outrageous

c)

inane

d)

unusual

18.

POSITIVE CONNOTATION:

In short, she is a real _____________.

a)

show-off

b)

leader

c)

detriment

d)

slacker