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Analogies & Connotation Quiz

Authored by Jennifer Glover

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Analogies & Connotation Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?

positive

negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which has the most Negative Connotation?

dirty
filthy
soiled

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

a stingy person

a thrifty person

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.


Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

persistent

stubborn

bullheaded

headstrong

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

positive
negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

similar : different :: permit : _______

let

prevent

allow

try

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

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