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Denotations and Connotations

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Is the underlined word used denotatively or connotatively?


That girl is immature and impossible to be around because she is always goofing around and is a huge disruption in class.

a)

denotatively

b)

connotatively

c)

both

2.

Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?

a)

dwelling

b)

house

c)

home

d)

residence

3.

Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?


cheap, frugal, thrifty

a)

cheap

b)

frugal

c)

thrifty

4.

Which of the following has the most positive connotation?


plain, dull, ugly, unattractive

a)

plain

b)

dull

c)

ugly

d)

unattractive

5.

What is the connotation of the word "youthful"?

a)

Immature

b)

Energetic

c)

Inexperienced

d)

Young at heart

6.

What is the denotation of the word "home"?

a)

A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

b)

A warm, cozy place filled with love

c)

An expensive property

d)

A small, comfortable house in the countryside

7.

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

a)

Cheap

b)

Economical

c)

Inexpensive

d)

Both B and C

8.

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

a)

gaze

b)

look steadily

c)

stare

9.

Choose the word with a positive connotation.

a)

Cheap

b)

Economical

c)

Inexpensive

d)

Low-priced

10.

Choose the word with a neutral connotation.

a)

Thrifty

b)

Stingy

c)

Economical

d)

Frugal

11.

Which word has a more positive connotation?

a)

Stubborn

b)

Determined

c)

Obstinate

d)

Headstrong

12.

What is the connotation of the word "home"?

a)

A place where one lives.

b)

Warmth and comfort.

c)

A building.

d)

A location on a map.

13.

What is the connotation of the word "childlike"?

a)

Immature

b)

Innocent and pure

c)

Young in age

d)

Naive

14.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

a)

Confident

b)

Arrogant

c)

Self-assured

d)

Bold

15.

Choose the word with a negative connotation.

a)

Slim

b)

Skinny

c)

Thin

d)

Slender

16.

Which of the following is the denotation for privacy?

a)

Center of public attention

b)

Having an opportunity to be with a limited number of people

c)

State of seclusion

17.

Which word has the most neutral connotation?


assertive, pushy, aggressive

a)

assertive

b)

pushy

c)

aggressive

18.

What is a negative connotation for funny?

a)

absurd

b)

uncommon

c)

comical

d)

amusing

19.

What would a negative connotation for the word "quick" be?

a)

prompt

b)

rapid

c)

hasty

d)

responsive

20.

What is a neutral connotation for small?

a)

short

b)

paltry

c)

insignificant

d)

trivial

21.

My mom screamed when she realized she won first place in the pie baking contest.


Does the word "screamed" in the above sentence have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

22.

What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?

a)

A type of reptile

b)

A deceitful person

c)

A dangerous creature

d)

A symbol of evil

23.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

a)

Economical

b)

Cheap

c)

Affordable

d)

Cost-effective

24.

In the sentence 'He is a lion in the boardroom,' is the word 'lion' used denotatively or connotatively?

a)

Denotatively

b)

Connotatively

c)

Both

d)

Neither

25.

What is the connotation of the word 'fragrance'?

a)

A pleasant smell

b)

A strong odor

c)

A chemical scent

d)

A neutral smell