Connotation And Denotation Quiz 13 (30 MCQs)

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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
2. Identify the sentence with a negative connotation.
3. Which of the three is the denotation?
4. Allan's peace of mind was shattered.
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?
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.
7. Which word has a more positive connotation: "fragrance" or "odor" ?
8. Choose the sentence that uses a word with a negative connotation.
9. Twilight ..... the light from the sky at the end of the day when night is just beginning.
10. Why is mob a negative word
11. Compare the connotations of "enthusiastic" and "fanatical." Which word would be more appropriate in a professional setting?
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.
13. The charts and diagrams ..... the multiple, and complex, parts of a plant cell.Based on the context, which word best completes the sentence?
14. Analyze the impact of connotation in the following sentence: "The politician was described as a 'snake' by his opponents."
15. Which synonym has a more neutral connotation than "fragrance" ?
16. Evaluate the effect of word choice in the sentence: "The abandoned house was eerie and unsettling."
17. Connotation-a word's emotional meaning:suggestions and associations that are connected to the word
18. What is the connotation of the word 'mob'?
19. Referring to someone's house as a "shack" has a more ..... connotation.
20. Sad has a ..... connotation.
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.
22. My husband is at home sick. Sadly, he tested positive for the flu this morning.
23. Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?dwelling, house, home, residence
24. Choose the word with the positive connotation.inquiring ..... prying
25. In questions relating to denotation, which of the following words might you see and focus on?
26. Which has a negative feeling?
27. Choose the word with the most positive connotation to finish the sentence:Most teachers think that Blanche is a very ..... young woman.
28. In the sentence 'The politician was very assertive in the debate, ' what is the connotation of the word 'assertive'?
29. Write connotation that is positive:Our trip to the amusement park was (a) .
30. Which phrase has a positive connotative meaning?