This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning. Many use context clues to decide on the meaning of a word that they may not be familiar with. True or False A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Identify the sentence with a negative connotation. A) He is quite frugal when it comes to spending. B) She is very thrifty with her money. C) She is economical in her shopping habits. D) They are known for being miserly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They are known for being miserly. 3. Which of the three is the denotation? A) Unique. B) Not commonly found. C) Strange. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not commonly found. 4. Allan's peace of mind was shattered. A) Connotation. B) Denotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connotation. 5. Mark was sick of getting a dozen annoying e-mails with jokes from Sally every day.What does the word "sick" suggest Mark was feeling as it is used in the first sentence of this story? A) Nauseous. B) Fed up. C) Full. D) Bored. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fed up. 6. What is the connotation of the word "cheap" in the following sentence? Sara wanted to buy the latest iPhone, but all she could afford was a cheap imitation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Neutral. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 7. Which word has a more positive connotation: "fragrance" or "odor" ? A) Fragrance. B) Odor. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fragrance. 8. Choose the sentence that uses a word with a negative connotation. A) The aroma of the food was inviting. B) The stench of the garbage was overwhelming. C) The scent of the flowers was delightful. D) The fragrance of the perfume was enchanting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The stench of the garbage was overwhelming. 9. Twilight ..... the light from the sky at the end of the day when night is just beginning. A) Denotes. B) Connotes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotes. 10. Why is mob a negative word A) Because it has a negative meaning to it. B) It sounds overall negative. C) Because i said so. D) So i can use words in a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because it has a negative meaning to it. 11. Compare the connotations of "enthusiastic" and "fanatical." Which word would be more appropriate in a professional setting? A) Enthusiastic. B) Fanatical. C) Both are appropriate. D) Neither is appropriate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enthusiastic. 12. Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most negative connotation? On moving day they transported all their belongings to their new home. A) Sent. B) Lugged. C) Moved. D) Carried. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lugged. 13. The charts and diagrams ..... the multiple, and complex, parts of a plant cell.Based on the context, which word best completes the sentence? A) Affect. B) Illustrate. C) Support. D) Complicate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illustrate. 14. Analyze the impact of connotation in the following sentence: "The politician was described as a 'snake' by his opponents." A) It suggests the politician is trustworthy. B) It implies the politician is cunning and deceitful. C) It indicates the politician is slow-moving. D) It means the politician is flexible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It implies the politician is cunning and deceitful. 15. Which synonym has a more neutral connotation than "fragrance" ? A) Smell. B) Scent. C) Aroma. D) Odor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Smell. 16. Evaluate the effect of word choice in the sentence: "The abandoned house was eerie and unsettling." A) The words "abandoned" and "eerie" create a sense of comfort. B) The words "abandoned" and "unsettling" create a sense of mystery and fear. C) The words "house" and "unsettling" create a sense of joy. D) The words "eerie" and "house" create a sense of excitement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The words "abandoned" and "unsettling" create a sense of mystery and fear. 17. Connotation-a word's emotional meaning:suggestions and associations that are connected to the word A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 18. What is the connotation of the word 'mob'? A) Negative. B) Positive. C) Both positive and negative. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative. 19. Referring to someone's house as a "shack" has a more ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 20. Sad has a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Neutral. D) Green eggs and ham. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 21. Can you please ask the new saleswoman not to be so (enthusiastic, energetic, pushy)? She is scaring away the customers ..... Determine whether the speaker is showing approval(+) or disapproval(-) or neutral(=) and choose the best word in parentheses. A) Enthusiastic. B) Energetic. C) Pushy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pushy. 22. My husband is at home sick. Sadly, he tested positive for the flu this morning. A) Connotation. B) Denotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Denotation. 23. Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?dwelling, house, home, residence A) Home. B) Residence. C) House. D) Dwelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Home. 24. Choose the word with the positive connotation.inquiring ..... prying A) Inquiring. B) Prying. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inquiring. 25. In questions relating to denotation, which of the following words might you see and focus on? A) Action word. B) Residence. C) Connote. D) Denote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Denote. 26. Which has a negative feeling? A) Tarek is spontaneous. B) Tarek is passionate. C) Tarek is impulsive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tarek is impulsive. 27. Choose the word with the most positive connotation to finish the sentence:Most teachers think that Blanche is a very ..... young woman. A) Determined. B) Stubborn. C) Obstinate. D) Tenacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Determined. 28. In the sentence 'The politician was very assertive in the debate, ' what is the connotation of the word 'assertive'? A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Neutral. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 29. Write connotation that is positive:Our trip to the amusement park was (a) . A) A. wonderful. B) Fine. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. wonderful. 30. Which phrase has a positive connotative meaning? A) A strong aroma. B) A strong stench. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A strong aroma. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesConnotation And Denotation Quiz 1Connotation 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 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books