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Positive and negative connotations

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word has a negative connotation?

a)

stench

b)

smell

2.

Which word has a negative connotation?

a)

fair

b)

pale

3.
Glittering has a _____ connotation.
a)
negative
b)
positive
c)
neutral
d)
cheeseballs
4.

There was no turning back now. Josh had said what he had said, and it was out there now. He could see the tears well up in Kristyn's eyes once she had felt the full impact of his words. They were cruel but honest. However, Josh was still surprised by Kristyn's reaction. She was never this delicate. She was typically a very tough person; nothing ever bothered her: Kristyn choked back some tears and stared directly into Josh's eyes. Kristyn's eyes were fiery now; Josh was aware he was in trouble.


What is the connotation of the word delicate as it is used in the passage?

a)

sensitive

b)

graceful

c)

detailed

5.

Which word has a negative connotation?

a)

stench

b)

smell

6.
Which word has a positive connotation?
a)
brainwash
b)
persuade
7.

The denotation of the word inquisitive is

a)

not costing a great deal of money

b)

fashionably elegant and sophisticated

c)

showing too much curiosity

d)

curious and inquiring

8.

Which connotation is more negative?


Mike _____ us to go to the funny house.

a)

reminded

b)

nagged

9.

Connotation is

a)

A word's dictionary definition

b)

Feelings around a word

c)

Creative writing

d)

The most important part of a story

10.

Brave people rode on the roller coaster.

Is brave a positive or negative connotation?

(a)  

11.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.


My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

a)

thrifty

b)

stingy

c)

miserly

d)

selfish

12.

Which has the more positive connotation?

a)

brash

b)

bold

13.

Which connotation is more negative?

I didn't like the ___ on the clown's face.

a)

a) smirk

b)

b) grin

14.

Which connotation is most negative?


I don't like the ______ food.

a)

Disgusting

b)

good

c)

gross

d)

tasty

15.

The word thin, as in "you are very thin" has a _____ connotation.

a)

Negative

b)

Positive

c)

Neutral

16.

Describe a situation where understanding connotation is important.

a)

When writing a formal letter.

b)

When ordering food at a restaurant.

c)

When solving a math problem.

d)

When giving feedback or criticism.

17.

What word has a POSITIVE Connotation for the definition:


discuss with others

a)

debate

b)

argue

18.

Which word has a positive connotation?

a)

slim

b)

skinny

c)

less than average build

19.
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
20.

What word has a negative association/feeling of the word smell?

a)

odor

b)

aroma

c)

scent