Connotation/Denotation - Word Choice

William wanted to be honest but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her that the fancy necklace he gave her was _________________________.

• inexpensive

• cheap

• free

• stolen

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Ollie ___________________ science so much that he can talk about it for hours and hours.

• appreciates

• adores

• reads

• watches

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Shayla thought her best friend's cat had lost too much weight. Hoping not to be too negative, Shayla told her that the cat looked ________________________

• gaunt

• ill

• skinny

• like death

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Martin can talk his friends into doing or believing just about anything. Some parents are worried that Martin is ___________________________ them.

• telling

• brainwashing

• blackmailing

• influencing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Teddy entered every fencing match thinking he could win but never bragged. Therefore, his teammates saw him as a ______________ competitor.

• sure

• decent

• cocky

• confident

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She ___________________ them.

• gags

• loathes

• runs from

• devours

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Afraid his teacher would scold him in front of the class, Horace made sure he only _____________ at his lab partner's joke.

• snickered

• ignored

• roared

• repeated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the ______________ which stood before them.

• home

• shack

• mansion

• residence

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Our annoying neighbors watch every move we make. They're just so __________________.

• curious

• nosy

• helpful

• aware

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Since dying my hair pink and wearing mismatched converse sneakers, my pesky little brother says I'm ___________.

• strange

• unique

• fun

• colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6