WorksheetsWord Choice and Meaning
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Based on the context clues, what is the denotation of the word "ecstatic" in the passage?
overly intelligent
extremely happy
What does the word scalding suggest about the water in the sentence above?
pretty warm
painfully hot
Read the following sentence: How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "unhurried" instead of the word "sluggish"?
The man would seem less lazy
the man would seem funnier
What is the meaning of denotation?
The official meaning of a word
The emotion of a word
Select the vocabulary word that best completes the following sentence:
At the end of a long and tiring day, he shook his head in _____ when his dog had an accident in the house.
notation
oppression
exasperation
congregation
(a) the author’s thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader
word choice
text evidence
figurative language
imagery
You had no right to call me a clumsy --- just because I spilled some water on you.
oaf
douse
dispatch
irk
Whenever it’s time for dinner, my family is (a) about what to finally choose.
Although the book wasn’t a bestseller, many critics gave it high (a) and recommended that it win the Pulitzer Prize.
Select the vocabulary word that best completes the following sentence:
It was tradition for the ______ family heirloom to be passed down to the oldest child.
amicable
hallowed
disruptive
prosperous
Jay was one of the most (a) professors at the college; he’s been teaching for 20 years and has won many awards in his field. (This is NOT ADROIT.)
Which sentence has the connotation that the group is doing something least pleasant?
We all worked together on the same task.
We all worked together on the same chore.
What is a negative connotation of ask?
request
demand
Which has the most negative connotation?
dirty
filthy
What is an idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.
denotation
connotation
Buster was a puny dog. He couldn't even scare the cat that lived next door.
What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence above?
small
heavy
Which has the more positive connotation?
hyper
energetic
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
words
paragraphs
What is a negative connotation for search?
look
snoop
What is a positive connotation of tardy?
terribly late
delayed
What is the dictionary definition of a word?
denotation
connotation
Which word best completes the sentence: 'The teacher's explanation was so _______ that all the students understood the complex topic easily.'
A) ambiguous
B) clear
C) vague
D) confusing
What is the connotation of the word 'fragrance' in the sentence: 'The fragrance of the flowers filled the room.'
A) unpleasant smell
B) pleasant smell
C) neutral smell
D) strong smell
Choose the word that best fits the sentence: 'Her decision to move to a new city was _______ by her desire for a fresh start.'
A) motivated
B) hindered
C) ignored
D) complicated
In the sentence 'The novel's protagonist is portrayed as a cunning and resourceful character,' what does the word 'cunning' suggest about the protagonist?
A) Honest and straightforward
B) Deceptive and clever
C) Lazy and unmotivated
D) Kind and generous
