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Connotation

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The connotation of a word can be

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

true

e)

false

2.

Is this an example of a positive connotation?

“She has a very energetic mindset!”

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

c)

Maybe!

3.

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

4.

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

a)

unattractive

b)

gruesome

c)

cute

5.

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

a)

A bold plan

b)

A reckless plan

6.

Choose the word with the positive connotation.

a)

immature

b)

youthful

7.

Select the word with a positive connotation

a)

Confident

b)

Conceited

8.

Select the word with a positive connotation

a)

Hard-working

b)

Workaholic

9.

What is the connotation of the word 'slender'?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Ambiguous

10.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

a)

Frugal

b)

Economical

c)

Stingy

d)

Thrifty

11.

Identify the word with a positive connotation:

a)

Childish

b)

Youthful

c)

Immature

d)

Juvenile

12.

In the sentence 'The politician was very shrewd,' what is the connotation of 'shrewd'?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Context-dependent

13.

Which sentence uses a word with a positive connotation?

a)

He is very stubborn.

b)

She is very determined.

c)

They are very nosy.

d)

He is very pushy.

14.

What is the connotation of the word 'home' compared to 'house'?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

No difference

15.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The __________ aroma of the bakery made me hungry.'

a)

Pungent

b)

Pleasant

c)

Overpowering

d)

Sour

16.

Which of the following has a neutral connotation?

a)

Inquisitive

b)

Curious

c)

Nosy

d)

Interested

17.

What is the connotation of the word 'cheap' in the sentence 'The product is cheap'?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Context-dependent

18.

Which word has a more positive connotation than 'old'?

a)

Ancient

b)

Elderly

c)

Vintage

d)

Decrepit

19.

In literature, what does the connotation of a word help to establish?

a)

Plot

b)

Character

c)

Tone

d)

Setting

20.

Which of the following words has a more negative connotation than 'confident'?

a)

Arrogant

b)

Assured

c)

Self-reliant

d)

Poised

21.

What is the connotation of the word 'lavish' in the context of a lifestyle?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Context-dependent

22.

Choose the word with a negative connotation:

a)

Assertive

b)

Bossy

c)

Confident

d)

Commanding

23.

Which of the following sentences uses a word with a negative connotation?

a)

She is very frugal with her money.

b)

He is very thrifty when shopping.

c)

They are very economical with resources.

d)

He is very miserly with his wealth.

24.

What is the connotation of the word 'youthful' compared to 'childish'?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

No difference

25.

In the phrase 'a cunning plan,' what is the connotation of 'cunning'?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Context-dependent