WorksheetsDenotation and Connotation Exit Ticket
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most positive connotation?
Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home.
quarrel
dispute
discussion
disagreement
The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most positive connotation?
Cal said, "We can turn the office into an acceptable bedroom."
pleasing
usable
functional
workable
The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most positive connotation?
Cal's wife wanted to move, and she was stubborn about it.
pushy
defiant
obstinate
determined
The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most negative connotation?
On moving day they transported all their belongings to their new home.
sent
lugged
moved
carried
Which connotation in the sentence is more negative?
We bought (a) tee shirts at the water park.
cheap
inexpensive
fancy
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
positive
negative
The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice as the most negative connotation?
Cal really likes the unusual architecture of the house.
odd
rare
unique
uncommon
What does denotation mean?
The feeling or idea a word gives you
The dictionary definition of a word
The emotional or cultural connection of a word
What does connotation mean?
The dictionary definition of a word
The real meaning of a word
The idea or feeling a word gives you
Connotations can be....
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Definitions
Which word has a neutral connotation?
fragrance
odor
stench
What is a denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
The feeling a word gives to a reader
a book signed by an author (like an autograph)
An introvert with many friends
What is the difference between denotations and connotations?
Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word
Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't
Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs.
Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing.
Which sentence is the denotation of the word "fuzzy"?
Fuzzy is a word that often makes people feel warm inside.
Fuzzy gives the reader a nice, warm feeling.
Fuzzy is a happy word.
Fuzzy is a soft/fluffy texture, mainly on animals or rugs.
What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?
nasty
exciting
carefree
bashful
What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?
screeching
tearing
vibrant
gory
A word's denotation is
the emotion associated with the word
The dictionary definition of the word
Its correct spelling
Its incorrect spellin
A word's connotation is
its correct pronunciation
its translation into a foreign language
its dictionary definition
the feelings or emotions associated the word
After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The teacher's request to pass all papers to the front of the room was followed immediately.
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Which word has the most positive connotation?
A) Fragrance
B) Smell
C) Stench
D) Odor
What is the denotation of the word 'home'?
A) A place where one lives
B) A warm and loving environment
C) A place filled with memories
D) A cozy and safe space
Which sentence uses the word 'bright' with a positive connotation?
A) The bright light hurt my eyes.
B) She has a bright future ahead of her.
C) The bright colors were too much for the room.
D) The bright noise was annoying.
What is the connotation of the word 'cheap' in the sentence: 'The cheap furniture broke easily'?
A) Positive
B) Neutral
C) Negative
D) None
