This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 36 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 36 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Compare the emotional impact of "freedom" and "liberty." A) "Freedom" has a stronger emotional impact. B) "Liberty" has a stronger emotional impact. C) Both have the same emotional impact. D) Neither has an emotional impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both have the same emotional impact. 2. Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming ..... " A) Fat. B) Large. C) Overweight. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Overweight. 3. Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?Aggressive or Pushy? A) Aggressive. B) Pushy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pushy. 4. This sentence creates a positive mood. The frustrated teacher stormed into the chaotic classroom. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Which is an example of Elie Wiesel's diction? A) "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness". B) "Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion". C) "To be or not to be, that is the question". D) "To die, it's easy. But you have to struggle for life". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion". 6. Which synonym of "without haste" has a positive connotation? A) Leisurely. B) Lazily. C) Idly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leisurely. 7. In many countries, the following colors (a) symbolize freedom and hope. A) A. Red, white, and blue. B) Blue, and white. C) Green and purple. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Red, white, and blue. 8. The meek dove sat on the power line all alone after its mate failed to return. A) Connotation. B) Denotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Denotation. 9. Rose = a flower A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotation. 10. The shirt was made of (flimsy, delicate) material. Which word has the most negative connotation? A) Flimsy. B) Delicate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Flimsy. 11. Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First, my boss dumps a huge project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. Then, of course, I leave my wallet on the bus ..... Which word in the above passage gives it the connotation of self-pity? A) Wondered. B) Dumps. C) Reminds. D) Leave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dumps. 12. We bought ..... souvenirs at the amusement park. A) Cheap. B) Inexpensive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inexpensive. 13. Which connotation is MORE positive?Our 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. 14. The word mocking has a A) Negative connotation. B) Positive connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative connotation. 15. Select the term with the most negative connotation.My annoying daughter is always reading over my shoulder when I get a text. I get frustrated because she is so (nosy, curious, interested). A) Nosy. B) Curious. C) Interested. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nosy. 16. Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The new student was very ..... in class." A) Nosy. B) Inquisitive. C) Intrusive. D) Prying. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inquisitive. 17. Mrs. Carawan and Mrs. Jackson always expect that when you take a test, you should read the directions, answer the question being asked, and look over your answer. What is the tone of the passage? A) Ironic. B) Hostile. C) Instructive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Instructive. 18. The literal definition of a word is its: A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denotation. 19. What does the word "connotation" mean? A) The dictionary definition of a word. B) The way a word makes you feel. C) The word choice of the author. D) A connection between two different words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The way a word makes you feel. 20. Type of connotation that makes you feel good about something A) Positive connotation. B) Neutral connotation. C) Negative connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive connotation. 21. TJ spent his money judiciously while saving a portion for a "rainy day." A) Positive connotation. B) Neutral Connotation. C) Negative Connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Neutral Connotation. 22. Is this an example of a positive connotation? "She has a very energetic mindset!" A) Yes!. B) No!. C) Maybe!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes!. 23. The feelings and ideas associated with a word is called ..... A) A denotation. B) Personification. C) A connotation. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A connotation. 24. Which connotation is negative?Mike ..... us to go to the funny house. A) Nagged. B) Reminded. C) Asked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nagged. 25. What type of connotation does the word sneaky have? (That bank robber is sneaky.) A) Positive. B) Negative. C) Neutral. D) I don't know. 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