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Denotation and Connotation Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

'Denotation' refers to

a)

Exact dictionary meaning of a word

b)

The correct spelling of a word

c)

The incorrect spelling of a word

d)

The emotional feeling a word holds

2.

The connotation of a word is ______

a)

Its exact dictionary meaning

b)

The emotional feeling the word holds

c)

The correct way it is spelled

d)

The incorrect way it is spelled

3.

Choose the best negative connotation for the following sentence:

Jacob opened up his gym bag and a horrible _____ came out.

a)

stink

b)

aroma

c)

scent

4.

Choose the best positive connotation for the following sentence:

The ______ of Julie's new perfume reminded me of vanilla and roses.

a)

stink

b)

aroma

c)

scent

5.

Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:

Sam was courageous when he stood up to the bully.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

6.

Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:

Rita is so reckless when she drives, she goes way too fast.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

7.

Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:

Lauren tells everyone what to do, she is so bossy.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

8.

Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:

Trevor was proud of the mark he got on his math test, he's very self-confident.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

9.

What is a positive connotation of the word "immature"?

a)

childish

b)

youthful

c)

silly

10.

What is a negative connotation of the word "calm"?

a)

boring

b)

relaxed

c)

quiet