WorksheetsDiction & Apostrophes Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Which is the dictionary definition of a word?
a)
Denotation
b)
Connotation
2.
2. A word's connotation is
a)
its correct pronunciation
b)
its translation into a foreign language
c)
its dictionary definition
d)
the feelings or emotions associated the word
3.
3. Which has a more negative connotation?
a)
a powerful stink
b)
a powerful aroma
4.
4. Ms. Trevino has been a ( positive connotation) employee for eight years.
a)
mediocre
b)
valuable
c)
costly
d)
terrible
5.
5. After getting paid, Ms. Rendon (negative connotation) her money.
a)
spent
b)
saved
c)
squandered
6.
6. Can you please ask the new saleswoman not to be so (negative connotation)? She is scaring away the customers.
a)
enthusiastic
b)
peppy
c)
pushy
d)
attentive
7.
7. There is a (crowd/mob) of people who are being violent at the concert.
a)
crowd
b)
mob
c)
host
8.
8. Which phrase has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation?
a)
a box filled with documents
b)
a box crammed with documents
c)
a box stuffed with documents
9.
9. Describing someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive (+)
b)
negative (–)
c)
neutral
10.
10. Steve was good at many things. He was pretty (positive connotation) because of this.
a)
full of himself
b)
cocky
c)
proud
d)
smug
11.
11. The contraction for will not is-
a)
willn't
b)
wont'
c)
won't
d)
wouldn't
12.
12. Krystle and Neva live together; ________ been roommates for 3 years.
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
they've
d)
theyv'e
13.
13. Correct the following sentence.
The students grades improved from benchmark 1, they will do amazing on the STAAR.
a)
The students' grades improved from benchmark 1, they will do amazing on the STAAR.
b)
The student's grades improved from benchmark 1, they will do amazing on the STAAR.
c)
The students' grades improved from benchmark 1; they will do amazing on the STAAR.
d)
The student's grades improved from benchmark 1 and they will do amazing on the STAAR.
14.
14. Which word shows plural possessive?
a)
dog's
b)
dogs'
c)
dogs
d)
doges
15.
15. We use apostrophes for which of the following? Select all that apply.
a)
singular possessive
b)
to replace numbers
c)
for a contraction
d)
plural possessive
e)
nouns
16.
16. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
a)
This weekend I'am going to my boyfriends' house to give all his cats' medicine.
b)
This weekend Im going to my boyfriends house to give all his cats medicine.n 2
c)
This weekend I'm going to my boyfriend's house to give all his cats' medicine.
d)
This weekend I'm going to my boyfriend's house to give all his cat's medicine.
17.
17. Read the sentence.
If I was in Mandys situation, I wouldve definitely stayed in the past where theres real food.
What revision of the sentence is correct?
a)
If I was in Mandy’s situation I wouldve definitely stayed in the past where there’s real food.
b)
If I were in Mandy’s situation, I would’ve definitely stayed in the past where there’s real food.
c)
If I were in Mandys situation, I would’ve definately stayed in the past where theres real food.
d)
If I was in Mandy’s situation, I would’ve definitely stayed in the past where theres real food.
18.
18. Read the sentence.
During the clubs meeting, the students discussed there plans for a fundraiser but didnt reach a final decision yet.
What revision of the sentence is correct?
a)
During the club’s meeting, the students discussed their plans for a fundraiser, but didn’t reach a final decision yet.
b)
During the clubs meeting, the students discussed they’re plans for a fundraiser but didn’t reach a final decision yet.
c)
During the club’s meeting the students discussed there plans for a fundraiser but didnt reach a final decision yet.
d)
During the clubs meeting, the students discussed their plans for a fundraiser but didn’t reach a final decision, yet.
19.
19. Read the sentence.
The teachers feedback showed that Rosa had improved alot, but she still needed to fix her essays organization.
What revision of the sentence is correct?
a)
The teachers feedback showed that Rosa had improved alot but she still needed to fix her essays’ organization.
b)
The teacher’s feedback showed that Rosa had improved a lot but she still needed to fix her essays organization.
c)
The teacher’s feedback showed that Rosa had improved a lot, but she still needed to fix her essay’s organization.
d)
The teachers’ feedback showed that Rosa had improved a lot, but she still needed to fix her essays organization.
20.
20. Read the sentence.
Even though the team tried it’s best, they couldnt recover from the other schools early lead.
What revision of the sentence is correct?
a)
Even though the team tried it’s best, they couldn’t recover from the other school’s early lead.
b)
Even though the team tried its best they couldnt recover from the other schools early lead.
c)
Even though the team tried it’s best, they couldnt recover from the other schools early lead.
d)
Even though the team tried its best, they couldn’t recover from the other school’s early lead.
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