This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Analyze the connotations of the words "slim" and "skinny." Which one is more likely to be used in a positive context? A) Slim. B) Skinny. C) Both are equally positive. D) Neither is positive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slim. 2. Julia squandered her money on designer clothes and expensive trips. A) Positive connotation. B) Neutral Connotation. C) Negative Connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Negative Connotation. 3. Which of the following words has the strongest connotations about being cold? A) Cool. B) Frigid. C) Chill. D) Wintery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Frigid. 4. Consider the below phrase, and choose the word with the connotation that fits the phrase:"The sooner we leave this ( ..... ), " said Lin, "the happier I'll be." A) Home. B) Dump. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dump. 5. A THESIS statement is the ..... in an ACE paragraph. A) Explanation. B) Answer. C) Elaboration. D) Citation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Answer. 6. Let us intensify and keep the fire burning into our hearts. A) Denotative. B) Connotative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotative. 7. Which of these two words have a NEGATIVE connotation? A) Nosy. B) Curious. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nosy. 8. Connotation is the A) Dictionary definition of a word. B) The negative or positive association with the word. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The negative or positive association with the word. 9. Read the sentence below.The cake was overly sweet and I couldn't finish it.In this case, the word sweet has a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 10. Benjamin, Luna, and Abigail were playing in the park. They found a piece of cloth on the ground. Which word would they use to describe the cloth that has the most negative connotation? A) Dirty. B) Filthy. C) Soiled. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Filthy. 11. A denotation is the literal meaning of a word. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word "hobby" to "obsession", the sentence develops a more ..... connotation. A) Negative. B) Positive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative. 13. During the Second World War, Ireland and other countries remained neutral, refusing to join either the Allies or the Axis Powers.Which definition best explains the use of neutral in the sentence? A) Unreliable. B) Certain. C) Not taking sides. D) Not caring about. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not taking sides. 14. 'An idea or feeling that a word invokes.' This is the definition of, , , https://talkandcomment.com/p/b336a120ad167f402bcebe4a (voice note) A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 15. "I'm afraid, " said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too ..... " (Most positive word to not hurt Luke's feelings) A) Challenging. B) Difficult. C) Confusing. D) Easiest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Challenging. 16. Fair weather ..... clear skies and sunny day. A) Denotes. B) Connotes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotes. 17. Which word is a positive connotation of "greedy" ? A) Covetous. B) Moneygrubbing. C) Desirous. D) Avaricious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Desirous. 18. Which synonym of "look steadily" has a positive connotation? A) Stare. B) Gaze. C) Gawk. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gaze. 19. Which of the following is NOT part of a summary? A) Exact words from the text. B) Using your own words. C) Main ideas only. D) Shorter than the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exact words from the text. 20. Which synonym of aggressive has a positive connotation? A) Bold. B) Pushy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bold. 21. Which of the following best describes the term 'diction'? A) The literal meaning of a word. B) The feelings or emotions associated with a word. C) An author's choice of words. D) The pronunciation of a word. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An author's choice of words. 22. The denotation of the word dog. A) Man's best friend. B) Domesticated animal that barks. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Domesticated animal that barks. 23. Evaluate the connotations of "assertive" and "aggressive." Which word would be more suitable to describe a positive leadership quality? A) Assertive. B) Aggressive. C) Both are suitable. D) Neither is suitable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assertive. 24. Which connotation implies a situation is more serious? A) Problem. B) Disaster. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Disaster. 25. "He's very influential in the clowning community, " she whispered to her friend, pointing to the tall man in loose pants and rainbow suspenders striding across the room. "He's a great artist. Balloon animals have never been the same."What is the "charge" of the word "influential" in this passage? A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Extremely negative. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 26. By the end of the book the stars come together into a ..... A) Constellation. B) Pyromania. C) Assonanace. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Constellation. 27. What is an example of denotation? A) Childish is negative; while youthful is positive. B) How have you been?. C) Dreamer (adj.):a person who is dreaming or has dreams. D) Candy apples are very delicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dreamer (adj.):a person who is dreaming or has dreams. 28. Larry" s interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Neutral. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 29. "I'm afraid, " said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too ..... (He doesn't want to hurt Luke's feelings.) A) Challenging. B) Confusing. C) Difficult. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Challenging. 30. Which is the best answer?Which is better? A) To be skinny. B) To be slender. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To be slender. 31. The Army finally conceded and appointed Mary Walker as an assistant surgeon in 1863, making her the first female doctor in the U.S. Army. Which is the most positive connotation for the word conceded as used in the sentence? A) Self-confidence. B) Agreed. C) Denied. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agreed. 32. The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach. A) Positive connotation. B) Neutral Connotation. C) Negative Connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive connotation. 33. What word has a NEGATIVE Connotation for the definition:ask of someone A) Request. B) Demand. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Demand. 34. Using context clues, choose the correct word that fits into the sentence. "The (odor, fragrance) of the pumpkin pie filled the kitchen." A) Odor. B) Fragrance. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragrance. 35. In a group project, William noticed that Arjun was being assertive in his leadership. If you change the word assertive to bossy, the word now has a ..... connotation. A) Negative. B) Positive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative. 36. The idea or feeling a word creates is known as its: A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 37. What is a neutral connotation for small? A) Trivial. B) Short. C) Insignificant. D) Paltry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Short. 38. Leader and show-off ..... leader has a ..... connotation. A) Negative. B) Positive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Positive. 39. Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. "I'm afraid, " said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too ..... " A) Challenging. B) Miind-boggling. C) Skibidi. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Challenging. 40. Aria noticed that Benjamin's interest in collecting model cars has turned into a hobby. Olivia, however, thinks it's more than that. If Olivia changes the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a ..... connotation. A) Negative. B) Positive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative. 41. The teacher was mildly intimated by Seth's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 42. Which word correctly matches the following definition:The most important point the author makes. A) Central Idea. B) Objective Summary. C) Supporting Details. D) Topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Idea. 43. Choose the most positive connotation:The class' trip to the amusement park was ..... A) Fine. B) Wonderful. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wonderful. 44. He was angry with me because I had broken his pen. A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotation. 45. Jake was a lanky kid. He was the tallest kid in the class, and he was not a big kid. His mom packed him a huge lunch in the hopes he would get some more muscle on his bony arms and legs.What is the dictionary meaning of the word lanky in the sentence above? A) Huge and tall. B) Muscular and tall. C) Tall and thin. D) Thin and short. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tall and thin. 46. Sea = a body of water A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotation. 47. Which synonym of grasping has a positive connotation? A) Holding firmly. B) Greedy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Holding firmly. 48. Question 8 .Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences? A) Out of bounds. B) Reckless. C) Thoughtless. D) Against the law. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Against the law. 49. Which of the following words has a positive connotation:'brave' or 'cowardly'? A) Brave. B) Cowardly. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brave. 50. Question:What is a connotation? A) The way the word sounds. B) The literal definition of a word. C) The emotions, feelings, and ideas associated with a word. D) The dictionary definition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The emotions, feelings, and ideas associated with a word. 51. Choose the word with the positive connotation.chuckle ..... snicker A) Chuckle. B) Snicker. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chuckle. 52. We're worried about Trish; she's lost so much weight that she looks ..... (They're worried, so you need a NEGATIVE word.) A) Trim. B) Boney. C) Slender. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Boney. 53. Conservative is a ..... Connotation. A) Positive. B) Neutral. C) Negative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neutral. 54. Solve the Equation:16 = 8+ X A) 6. B) 8. C) 24. D) 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 8. 55. Reserved is a ..... Connontation. A) Positive. B) Neutral. C) Negative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neutral. 56. A denotation is a negative association? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. In that time, she has expressed many ..... opinions. A) Questionable. B) Strong. C) Crazy. D) Militant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strong. 58. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint:Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ..... as she ran her fingers across the fabric. A) Pricey. B) Unafordable. C) Expensive. D) Overpriced. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unafordable. 59. Which connotation is MORE positive? The artist's work was described as ..... by the critics. A) Unusual. B) Innovative. C) Strange. D) Bizarre. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Innovative. 60. What can you do to figure out a word's connotation? A) Look up the exact definition in the dictionary. B) Read the surrounding context (words around the connotation). C) I don't know. D) None of the above. 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