This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 19 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. My brother is so tight and cheap, Mom says, "That kid squeaks when he walks" . A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 2. What is the denotation of the word "spectacles" ? A) Magnifying glass used to see things more clearly. B) Glasses that are worn to correct someones vision. C) A dull sight. D) A striking performance or display. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Glasses that are worn to correct someones vision. 3. As role models to your younger siblings, you have to plant in them the value of kindness. A) Denotative. B) Connotative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotative. 4. Which of the following phrases has a literal meaning: A) Heart of gold. B) Piece of cake. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Piece of cake. 5. Base 1 n. a thing or part on which something rests; 2 adj. Not honorable or moral; 3 v. to use as a base or basis for; EstablishWhich sentence used the word base as it is defined by definition 1? A) The judge based the decision on many facts. B) Gertrude's conduct was crude and base. C) Kim will base her opinion on months of research. D) Sharon chose a gold base fro the lamp. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sharon chose a gold base fro the lamp. 6. The twinkle in Millie's eyes says all there is to say about her feelings for the boy next door. A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 7. Select which word has a more negative connotation. A) Unusual. B) Weird. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Weird. 8. What is the term for the writer's attitude toward the audience and subject matter? A) Connotation. B) Denotation. C) Tone. D) Mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tone. 9. Type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle A) Positive connotation. B) Neutral connotation. C) Negative connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neutral connotation. 10. Choose the most positive connotation:Some students saw a ..... giraffe at the zoo. A) Fascinating. B) Weird. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fascinating. 11. Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation? A) Tone. B) Denotative. C) Positive. D) Negative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Negative. 12. Avery was reading a book on linguistics and came across the term 'polysemous'. Can you help Avery understand what the term 'polysemous' means? A) Avery multitasking. B) A term having multiple meanings. C) Avery using multimedia. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A term having multiple meanings. 13. Which connotation in the sentence is more negative?We bought (a) tee shirts at the water park. A) A. cheap. B) Inexpensive. C) Fancy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. cheap. 14. Ollie ..... science so much that he can talk about it for hours. A) Adores. B) Appreciates. C) Loathes. D) Dreads. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adores. 15. Which would you be if you hadn't eaten for several days? A) Hungry. B) Starving. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Starving. 16. Connotation can be described by all of the following EXCEPT A) Negative. B) Neutral. C) Synonym. D) Positive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Synonym. 17. Which sentence uses a word with a negative connotation? A) The stench of the garbage was overwhelming. B) The scent of the perfume was enchanting. C) The fragrance of the flowers was delightful. D) The aroma of the food was inviting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The stench of the garbage was overwhelming. 18. The root HYDRO means A) Write. B) Picture. C) Liquid. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Water. 19. Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words surprised and astounded? A) "Surprised" is an antonym of "astounded" . B) "Astounded" is more intense than "surprised" and implies that Julie was even more shocked. C) "Surprised" is more intense than "astounded" and implies that Julie was even more shocked. D) "Surprised" and "astounded" have different denotations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Astounded" is more intense than "surprised" and implies that Julie was even more shocked. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Which of the following words has the strongest connotations about being cold? A) Frigid. B) Cool. C) Chill. D) Wintery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Frigid. 23. Which word has a more positive connotation: "curious" or "nosy" ? A) Curious. B) Nosy. C) Both are equally positive. D) Neither is positive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Curious. 24. 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. 25. A THESIS statement is the ..... in an ACE paragraph. A) Answer. B) Citation. C) Explanation. D) Elaboration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Answer. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. ← 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