Connotation/Denotation Practice

William annoys his friends because he's so ______ when it comes to money.

(They're annoyed so you need a NEGATIVE word.)

• economical

• thrifty

• stingy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

We're worried about Trish; she's lost so much weight that she looks ________.

(They're worried, so you need a NEGATIVE word.)

• trim

• boney

• slender

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too ______.

(He doesn't want to hurt Luke's feelings.)

• challenging

• confusing

• difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"This particular neighborhood," said the realtor to the young married couple, "will suit families who are ______.

(It is rude to refer to someone's wealth.)

• rich

• loaded

• well to do

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming _______.

(The doctor wouldn't insult the patient.)

• fat

• large

• overweight

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What makes Jewel so difficult to understand is that she is rather ______.

(Do not insult her.)

• withdrawn

• shy

• closeted

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

We were all so sorry to hear that you had gotten _____ from the plant.

(Be kind. It's hard to lose your job.)

• canned

• let go

• fired

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

We like Heath as the shift supervisor because he has a ______ attitude.

(They are giving him a compliment.)

• laid back

• careless

• lackadaisical

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4