Positive and Negative Connotation Quiz

Identify the positive connotation in the following sentence: The old house has character and charm.

• character and charm

• old and decrepit

• dull and unattractive

• outdated and unappealing

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the negative connotation of the word 'frugal'?

• generous

• spendthrift

• liberal

• stingy

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.

• depressing

• unhappy

• miserable

• joyful

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

• Achievement

• Victory

• Success

• Failure

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain how the use of the word 'stubborn' can impact the meaning of a sentence.

• It can make the sentence sound more positive and uplifting.

• It can make the sentence sound more negative or critical.

• It can make the sentence sound more confusing and unclear.

• It can make the sentence sound more neutral and indifferent.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Describe the impact of using the word 'adventurous' in a story.

• Negative impact

• Positive impact

• No impact at all

• Confusing impact

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the negative connotation in the sentence: She is quite bossy and controlling.

• bossy and controlling

• assertive and confident

• kind and considerate

• domineering and overbearing

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the positive connotation of the word 'eccentric'?

• unique

• odd

• strange

• weird

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use a word with a positive connotation in a sentence.

• Sad

• Depressing

• The answer is 'joyful'.

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use a word with a negative connotation in a sentence.

• The word 'victory' has a negative connotation. For example, 'The victory was bittersweet.'

• The word 'failure' has a negative connotation. For example, 'The project was a failure.'

• The word 'joy' has a negative connotation. For example, 'She felt joyless after the news.'

• The word 'success' has a negative connotation. For example, 'The success of the project was overwhelming.'

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4