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WorksheetsDenotations and Connotations
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
denotatively
connotatively
both
Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?
dwelling
house
home
residence
Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?
cheap, frugal, thrifty
cheap
frugal
thrifty
Which of the following has the most positive connotation?
plain, dull, ugly, unattractive
plain
dull
ugly
unattractive
What is the connotation of the word "youthful"?
Immature
Energetic
Inexperienced
Young at heart
What is the denotation of the word "home"?
A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
A warm, cozy place filled with love
An expensive property
A small, comfortable house in the countryside
Which of the following words has a positive connotation?
Cheap
Economical
Inexpensive
Both B and C
Which of the following has a negative connotation?
gaze
look steadily
stare
Choose the word with a positive connotation.
Cheap
Economical
Inexpensive
Low-priced
Choose the word with a neutral connotation.
Thrifty
Stingy
Economical
Frugal
Which word has a more positive connotation?
Stubborn
Determined
Obstinate
Headstrong
What is the connotation of the word "home"?
A place where one lives.
Warmth and comfort.
A building.
A location on a map.
What is the connotation of the word "childlike"?
Immature
Innocent and pure
Young in age
Naive
Which of the following words has a negative connotation?
Confident
Arrogant
Self-assured
Bold
Choose the word with a negative connotation.
Slim
Skinny
Thin
Slender
Which of the following is the denotation for privacy?
Center of public attention
Having an opportunity to be with a limited number of people
State of seclusion
Which word has the most neutral connotation?
assertive, pushy, aggressive
assertive
pushy
aggressive
What is a negative connotation for funny?
absurd
uncommon
comical
amusing
What would a negative connotation for the word "quick" be?
prompt
rapid
hasty
responsive
What is a neutral connotation for small?
short
paltry
insignificant
trivial
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?
positive
negative
neutral
What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?
A type of reptile
A deceitful person
A dangerous creature
A symbol of evil
Which of the following words has a negative connotation?
Economical
Cheap
Affordable
Cost-effective
In the sentence 'He is a lion in the boardroom,' is the word 'lion' used denotatively or connotatively?
Denotatively
Connotatively
Both
Neither
What is the connotation of the word 'fragrance'?
A pleasant smell
A strong odor
A chemical scent
A neutral smell
