Word Choice (Connotation)

Which sentence has the connotation that she really loves her work?

• I won't bother her now because she is really occupied with her work.

• I won't bother her now because she is really absorbed with her work.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence has the connotation that the object is most rare?

• My ring has red, blue, and green stones that are valuable.

• My ring has red, blue, and green stones that are uncommon.

• My ring has red, blue, and green stones that are unique.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence has the connotation that the house is most developed?

• They worked together to build the house.

• They worked together to expand the house.

• They worked together to make the house.

• They worked together to destroy the house.

Which sentence has the connotation that the group is doing something least pleasant?

• We all worked together on the same task.

• We all worked together on the same chore.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which situation is worst for your friendship with your best friend?

• After school, my friend and I communicate about our plans.

• After school, my friend and I argue about our plans.

• After school, my friend and I disagree about our plans.

• After school, my friend and I fight about our plans.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What kind of person would be the least giving if they win the lottery?

• The egocentric man won a million dollars!

• The selfish man won a million dollars!

• The selfless man won a million dollars!

• The giving man won a million dollars!

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6