Connotation/Denotation and Synonym Quiz

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

• A deceitful person

• A legless reptile

• A symbol of danger

• A treacherous path

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Frugal

• Stingy

• Miserly

Identify the synonym for the word "happy" that best fits in the sentence: "She felt _______ when she received the good news."

• Cheerful

• Sad

• Angry

• Nervous

What is the connotation of the word "home"?

• A building where people live

• A place of warmth and comfort

• A structure with a roof

• A location on a map

Choose the word that best fits the context: "The politician's speech was filled with _______ language to sway the audience."

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Persuasive

Which of the following sentences uses a word with a negative connotation?

• The aroma of the flowers filled the room.

• The stench of the garbage was overwhelming.

• The fragrance of the perfume was delightful.

• The scent of the pine trees was refreshing.

What is the denotation of the word "book"?

• A source of knowledge

• A collection of pages bound together

• An escape from reality

• A tool for learning

Select the synonym for "intelligent" that best completes the sentence: "The _______ student solved the complex problem quickly."

• Dull

• Bright

• Slow

• Clumsy

Identify the connotation of the word "childlike" in the sentence: "Her childlike wonder made the experience magical."

• Wonderful

• Innocent

• Magical

• Adultlike

Which word is a synonym for "difficult" that fits in the sentence: "The exam was so _______ that only a few students passed."

• Easy

• Simple

• Hard

• Light