This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 15 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Read the sentence. Then, answer the question.Knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide is fundamental to understanding mathematics.In the sentence, what does the word fundamental suggest about the need to know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide? A) It is urgent. B) It is confusing. C) It is difficult. D) It is necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is necessary. 2. Reason why "economical" might be preferred over "cheap" when describing a product. A) Economical implies low quality, while cheap implies good value. B) Economical suggests good value, while cheap suggests low quality. C) Economical and cheap mean the same thing. D) Economical is a synonym for cheap. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Economical suggests good value, while cheap suggests low quality. 3. Ava, Luna, and Ethan went to a water park. They saw a stall selling tee shirts. Which word in the sentence conveys a more negative connotation if used to describe the tee shirts they bought?They bought (a) ..... tee shirts at the water park. A) Inexpensive. B) Fancy. C) Cheap. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cheap. 4. Choose the most POSITIVE connotation in the sentence below.I love spending time with Uncle Buck. He has a very (childlike, youthful, childish) outlook on life. A) Childlike. B) Youthful. C) Childish. D) Day old mac and cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Youthful. 5. Olivia was at the subway station when she saw Samuel jump onto the tracks to rescue a stranger's fallen bag. She thought Samuel was certainly ..... A) Rash. B) Reckless. C) Courageous. D) Foolhearty. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Courageous. 6. The employees tried to (haggle, bargain ) with their employer over pay raises.To determine which word best fits in this sentence, you could use which strategy below? A) Use context clues. B) Use graphic organizers. C) Use a dictionary. D) Use a thesarus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use context clues. 7. Which word with similar denotation best completes each sentence with the correct connotation?Her ..... speech about the importance of fighting for justice was moving. A) Enthusiastic. B) Excited. C) Passionate. D) Eager. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Passionate. 8. Denotation refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. POSITIVE CONNOTATION:In that time, she has expressed many ..... opinions. A) Militant. B) Questionable. C) Strong. D) Crazy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strong. 10. John is sick of receiving anonymous emails lately. It means that ..... ? A) He is ill. B) He is bored. C) He is fed up. D) He is full. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is fed up. 11. What is the difference between denotations and connotations? A) Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word. B) Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't. C) Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs. D) Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word. 12. 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. 13. Identify the sentence with a negative connotation. A) She is very thrifty with her money. B) He is quite frugal when it comes to spending. C) They are known for being miserly. D) She is economical in her shopping habits. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are known for being miserly. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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) Full. B) Fed up. C) Nauseous. D) Bored. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fed up. 17. 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. 18. Which word has a more positive connotation: "fragrance" or "odor" ? A) Fragrance. B) Odor. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fragrance. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. The charts and diagrams ..... the multiple, and complex, parts of a plant cell.Based on the context, which word best completes the sentence? A) Illustrate. B) Affect. C) Complicate. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Illustrate. 25. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar 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 8Connotation And Denotation Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books