This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Vocabulary > Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Connotation And Denotation Quiz 9 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which phrase has a positive connotation? A) She is a very slender dancer. B) She is a very skinny dancer. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She is a very slender dancer. 2. "Lively" and "hectic" have different feelings associated with them. Therefore, they have different ..... A) Denotations. B) Connotations. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotations. 3. What is the connotation of the word "childish" in the sentence: "His childish behavior was not appreciated at the meeting" ? A) Positive. B) Neutral. C) Negative. D) Ambiguous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Negative. 4. Which word has a negative connotation?I didn't like the ..... on the jester's face. A) Grin. B) Smirk. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Smirk. 5. Which of these words has the most neutral connotation? A) Bland. B) Mediocre. C) Ordinary. D) Standard. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Standard. 6. Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the team continued their practice undeterred." A) The team stopped practicing because of the rain. B) The team was discouraged by the rain. C) The team continued practicing despite the rain. D) The team was unaware of the rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The team continued practicing despite the rain. 7. We, as speakers and writers, have the power to hurt other people's feelings all because of the ..... A) Denotations of words. B) Connotations of words. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotations of words. 8. Connotations can be positive or A) Playful. B) Negative. C) Important. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 9. Identify the denotation of the word "snake." A) A person who is deceitful. B) A long, limbless reptile. C) A symbol of danger. D) A feeling of fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A long, limbless reptile. 10. Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most negative connotation? Cal really likes the unusual architecture of the house. A) Odd. B) Rare. C) Unique. D) Uncommon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Odd. 11. Choose the negatitve word:Jerry wouldn't give up on anything. Sometimes he was considered ..... A) Strong-willed. B) Stubborn. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stubborn. 12. Using context clues, which word has a more positive connotation in the sentence?After the big test, Rich felt relaxed and (carefree, irresponsible). A) Carefree. B) Irresponsible. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carefree. 13. When we say "Your guess is as good as mine" A) I do not know. B) Go to sleep. C) To avoid talking about what's important. D) Being very happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I do not know. 14. Which of the following has the most positive connotation?plain, dull, ugly, unattractive A) Plain. B) Dull. C) Ugly. D) Unattractive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plain. 15. The aroma of Jill's new perfume reminded me of lilacs and vanilla. A) Positive connotation. B) Neutral Connotation. C) Negative Connotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive connotation. 16. Tired and exhausted ..... exhausted has a ..... connotation. A) Positive. B) Negative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 17. Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind but ..... attitude. A) Assertive. B) Bossy. C) Annoying. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assertive. 18. As soon as Daddy watched the financial report on the news and saw the stock market had dropped to an all-time low this year, he immediately became a grumpy, old bear. A) Connotation. B) Denotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connotation. 19. Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word grave? A) Death. B) Sadness. C) Finality. D) Warmth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Warmth. 20. Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. "Well, " said Curtis with an embarrassed smile, "I'm looking for ..... car." (positive connotation) A) An overpriced. B) A cheap. C) An economically priced. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An economically priced. 21. Choose the most appropriate word(s) that can be inserted in the blank. "We understand, " said the customer service representative, "that our new policy might be ..... " A) Inconvenient. B) Aggravating. C) Traumatic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inconvenient. 22. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint:Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ..... A) Thrifty. B) Stingy. C) Miserly. D) Selfish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thrifty. 23. ..... people rode on the roller coaster. A) Brave. B) Foolhardy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brave. 24. Which term refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition? A) Denotation. B) Connotation. C) Syntax. D) Diction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connotation. 25. What is the literal meaning of the word 'book'? A) A stack of loose papers. B) A digital file containing text. C) A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers. D) A collection of blank pages. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers. ← 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 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books