Denotations and Connotations

Is the underlined word used denotatively or connotatively?

That girl is immature and impossible to be around because she is always goofing around and is a huge disruption in class.

• denotatively

• connotatively

• both

Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?

• dwelling

• house

• home

• residence

Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?

cheap, frugal, thrifty

• cheap

• frugal

• thrifty

Which of the following has the most positive connotation?

plain, dull, ugly, unattractive

• plain

• dull

• ugly

• unattractive

What is the connotation of the word "youthful"?

• Immature

• Energetic

• Inexperienced

• Young at heart

What is the denotation of the word "home"?

• A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

• A warm, cozy place filled with love

• An expensive property

• A small, comfortable house in the countryside

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Economical

• Inexpensive

• Both B and C

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

• gaze

• look steadily

• stare

Choose the word with a positive connotation.

• Cheap

• Economical

• Inexpensive

• Low-priced

Choose the word with a neutral connotation.

• Thrifty

• Stingy

• Economical

• Frugal