This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What word has a POSITIVE Connotation for the definition:without haste A) Leisurely. B) Lazily. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leisurely. 2. Which of the following words has a positive connotation? A) Miserly. B) Cheap. C) Stingy. D) Frugal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Frugal. 3. Ms. Baxter has been a(n) ..... employee at this company for three years. A) Full-time. B) Costly. C) Mediocre. D) Valuable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Valuable. 4. Will you please turn your stereo off? I can't concentrate with all that (music, noise). A) Music. B) Noise. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Noise. 5. What is the denotation of the word "immature" ? A) Ignorant. B) Irresponsible. C) Not fully grown. D) Childish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not fully grown. 6. Which connotation implies an item is worth more? A) Something old. B) Something vintage. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something vintage. 7. Which of the following words has a negative connotation: A) Beautiful. B) Ugly. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ugly. 8. The denotation is the ..... meaning of a word. A) Opposite. B) Incorrect. C) Emotional. D) Literal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Literal. 9. ..... will need to be an extra practice this week. A) Thare. B) They're. C) Their. D) There. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) There. 10. Which of the following terms could be considered the actual DENOTATION (dictionary definition) for a term based on the three choices below?delayed, not on time, tardy A) Delayed. B) Not on time. C) Tardy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not on time. 11. Angry and furious ..... angry has a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 12. The positive connotation of stench is ..... A) Odour. B) Fragrance. C) Smell. D) Stench. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragrance. 13. Choose the word with the appropriate denotation to complete the following sentence:Our professor's false British accent is a humorous ..... A) Effect. B) Affect. C) Infect. D) Prefect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Affect. 14. The word obsession has a A) Negative connotation. B) Positive connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative connotation. 15. What word has a NEGATIVE Connotation for the definition:discuss with others A) Debate. B) Argue. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argue. 16. Which option has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation?My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ..... A) Selfish. B) Stingy. C) Miserly. D) Thrifty. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thrifty. 17. What is the literal meaning of "snake" ? A) A legless reptile. B) A symbol of danger. C) A treacherous act. D) A deceitful person. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A legless reptile. 18. 'The dictionary definition of a word.' This is the definition of ..... https://talkandcomment.com/p/37329aef84fbdc1f434fdebe (voice note) A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotation. 19. What type of connotation does the word unusual have? (That painting is unusual.) A) Neutral. B) Positive. C) I don't know. D) Negative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neutral. 20. A flock of flamingos slowly picked their way across the lawn towards the Gupta family where they stood, waiting.How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "mob" instead of word "flock" ? A) The flamingos would seem more elegant. B) The flamingos would seem more indifferent. C) The flamingos would seem more threatening. D) The flamingos would seem friendlier. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The flamingos would seem more threatening. 21. The word isolation has a A) Negative connotation. B) Positive connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative connotation. 22. Decide which dictionary definition for the word "mean" is being used here:The weather report doesn't look good! This means we will probably have to cancel our plans to go hiking this weekend. A) To be a sign or an indication. B) Unkind or cruel. C) To intend to say or express. D) Occupying the middle position. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To be a sign or an indication. 23. Scarlett, Benjamin, and William were working on a challenging project for their science class. Although the problem they were trying to solve was complex, they were ..... in their efforts to find a solution. Their teacher, Mr. John, was quite proud of them. A) Headstrong. B) Stubborn. C) Bullhead. D) Persistent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Persistent. 24. What is the definition of denotation? A) The emotions attached to a word. B) The literal dictionary definition of a word. C) What you think when you hear the word. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The literal dictionary definition of a word. 25. What is the denotation of obese, thick, overweight A) Overweight. B) Thick. C) Obese. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overweight. 26. I was ..... when my best friend came back to visit after moving away. A) Ecstatic. B) Happy. C) Pleased. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ecstatic. 27. Read this sentence:As Marsha walked into the bakery, the smell of the freshly baked cookies made her stomach growl. If the word smell were changed to aroma, how would the new connotation change the meaning of the sentence? A) It would make the statement weaker. B) It would make the statement stronger. C) It would mean the opposite of "smell.". D) It would not change the statement at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It would make the statement stronger. 28. How can context help determine the connotation of a word? A) By asking a friend for their opinion. B) Context provides additional information about the circumstances or surroundings in which a word is used. C) By ignoring the surrounding text. D) By looking up the word in a dictionary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Context provides additional information about the circumstances or surroundings in which a word is used. 29. Read the sentence below. The word tranquil has a ..... connotation.The baby looked tranquil as he slept. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 30. Lamb = a young sheep A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 31. Miserly is a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Neutral. C) Negative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Negative. 32. Which word has a more positive connotation? A) Immature. B) Juvenile. C) Childish. D) Youthful. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Youthful. 33. What is the denotation of the word 'childish'? A) Playful. B) Innocent. C) Youthful. D) Immature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Immature. 34. Explain why "home" has a more positive connotation than "house." A) Home implies a building, while house implies warmth and family. B) Home suggests warmth and family, while house implies a building. C) Home and house mean the same thing. D) Home is a synonym for house. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Home suggests warmth and family, while house implies a building. 35. Which word in the following sentence has a neutral connotation? "The garden was lush and vibrant." A) Vibrant. B) WasTagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. C) Garden. D) Lush. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Garden. 36. "How could you do this?" the painter screeched. "How could you paint that wall blue? It should clearly be orange."How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "whimpered" instead of word "screeched" ? A) The painter would seem more joyful. B) The painter would seem more powerful. C) The painter would seem more pathetic. D) The painter would seem more intelligent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The painter would seem more pathetic. 37. His ..... smells like bubble gum. A) Saliva. B) Spit. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Saliva. 38. If someone uses the term "rugrat" to describe a child, what type of connotation does this have? A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Neutral. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 39. The child demanded all his friends bring only Pokemon toys as gifts to his birthday celebration. A) Positive Connotation. B) Neutral Connotation. C) Negative Connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Negative Connotation. 40. Select the connotative meaning of the word "snake" A) A person who cannot be trusted. B) A long and scaly reptile without legs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A person who cannot be trusted. 41. The way a word the author uses makes you feel. A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 42. The scale read 123 pounds. Which sentence uses the word scale as it is used in the sentence above? A) Supermarket scales are typically not very accurate. B) The banner will scale an impressive fifteen stories. C) The ivy scaled the back of the house up to the root. D) The climber managed to scale the mountain in eight hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supermarket scales are typically not very accurate. 43. Insert the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence.Jackie wore a/an ..... dress to the party. A) Ancient. B) Vintage. C) Classic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ancient. 44. Which of the following is NOT a connotation of the word "snake" ? A) Limbless reptile. B) Sneaky. C) Deceiving. D) Evil. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Limbless reptile. 45. A connotation and denotation is ..... A) Is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary. B) Refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them. C) Are two principal methods of describing meanings of words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are two principal methods of describing meanings of words. 46. Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words mortified and embarrassed? A) "Mortified" is an antonym of "embarrassed" . B) "Embarrassed is more intense and has more negative connotation than "mortified" . C) "Mortified" is more intense and has more negative connotation than "embarrassed" . D) "Mortified" and "embarrassed" have different denotations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Mortified" is more intense and has more negative connotation than "embarrassed" . 47. 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? A) Small. B) Large. C) Noisy. D) Heavy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Small. 48. The use of a word to suggest a different association than its literal meaning A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) Mood. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 49. Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?cheap, frugal, thrifty A) Cheap. B) Frugal. C) Thrifty. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thrifty. 50. What does "light" mean in "light of my life" ? A) Illumination source. B) Happiness and love. C) Lightweight object. D) Pale color. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Happiness and love. 51. Which phrase has a more positive connotation? A) A peculiar object. B) A unique object. C) A strange object. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A unique object. 52. Home = family, warmth A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 53. Which of the following sentences uses a word with a positive connotation? A) The smell of the room was neutral. B) The odor of the chemicals was strong. C) The aroma of the food was inviting. D) The stench of the garbage was overwhelming. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The aroma of the food was inviting. 54. Which connotation is MORE negative?I ate a ..... sandwich. A) Moist. B) Soggy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Soggy. 55. Which connotation is MORE positive?Some of the monkeys made ..... faces. A) Amusing. B) Hilarious. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hilarious. 56. Which of the following is an example of forced connotation in 1984? A) Two Minutes Hate. B) Ignorance is Strength. C) Telescreen. D) Speakwrite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ignorance is Strength. 57. Which connotation is MORE negative? The politician's speech was full of ..... promises. A) Empty. B) Inspiring. C) Hopeful. D) Ambitious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Empty. 58. Which has the more positive connotation? A) Hyperactive. B) Energetic. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Energetic. 59. Which word below has a positive connotation? A) Thrifty. B) Cheap. C) Economical. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thrifty. 60. Which word has a more positive connotation:'curious' or 'nosy'? A) Neither has a positive connotation. B) Nosy. C) Both have the same connotation. D) Curious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Curious. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesConnotation And Denotation Quiz 2Connotation And Denotation Quiz 3Connotation And Denotation Quiz 4Connotation And Denotation Quiz 5Connotation And Denotation Quiz 6Connotation And Denotation Quiz 7Connotation And Denotation Quiz 8Connotation And Denotation Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books