WorksheetsConnotation and Denotation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Denotation is a word's ____________.
literal, dictionary definitiol
emotional meaning
synonym
antonym
literal, dictionary definition
gathering--mob
inquiring--prying
gossip--chat
immature--youthful
Read the sentence below. The word tranquil has a ___________ connotation.
The baby looked tranquil as he slept.
positive
negative
Read the sentence below. The word dinky has a __________ connotation.
My mom only let me eat a dinky scoop of ice cream.
positive
negative
True or False: Words can have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.
True
False
Which of the sentences below uses words with positive connotations?
My aunt Janey is mature and experienced.
My aunt Janey is ancient and outdated.
Which word has a negative connotation?
noise
sound
Which phrase has negative connotation?
a box filled with documents
a box crammed with documents
fragrance
smell
stench
Casey was such a pushy leader; she was easily defeated as class president .
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Which word has a positive connotation?
fragrance
odor
