Connotation & Denotation

Front

In the context of the story, what connotation does the word gnat have?

Back

Danielle is an annoying person.

Front

inquisitive ("Mark was an inquisitive child. He wanted to know about everything that happened in the little town of Chesapeake.")

Back

curious, interested

Front

blare

Back

blast

Front

Essential (in the context of cell phones being crucial in emergencies)

Back

important

Front

Conceded (in the context of the Army appointing Mary Walker as an assistant surgeon in 1863)

Back

agreed

Front

Which word could be used in place of the word greedy to make the sentence have a more positive connotation?

Back

selfish

Front

What was the mood of the passage?

The final walk of the dogs for "Best in Breed" was happening. Bear was prancing like he owned the world and his gait was perfect -- but so was Suzi's. Mrs. Carawan was chewing her nails as the announcer walked forward, called for attention and took a deep breath.

Options:

content

,

angry

,

anxious

Back

anxious

Front

What is the tone of the passage?

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.

Back

instructive

Front

Which word has the most positive connotation?

observe

,

spy

Back

observe

Front

Which word has the most positive connotation?

immature

,

youthful

Back

youthful