7th Grade Connotation and Denotation

Which word has a more positive connotation than "stubborn"?

• Obstinate

• Determined

• Pigheaded

• Unyielding

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the word with a negative connotation from the following list: "frugal, economical, cheap, thrifty."

• Frugal

• Economical

• Cheap

• Thrifty

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words has a more formal connotation than "talk"?

• Chat

• Converse

• Gossip

• Babble

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CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Explain why "youthful" has a more positive connotation than "childish."

• Youthful implies immaturity, while childish implies energy.

• Youthful suggests vitality, while childish suggests immaturity.

• Youthful means the same as childish.

• Youthful is a synonym for childish.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the connotations of the words "slim" and "skinny." Which one is more likely to be used in a positive context?

• Slim

• Skinny

• Both are equally positive

• Neither is positive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Compare the connotations of "curious" and "nosy." Which word would be more appropriate in a formal setting?

• Curious

• Nosy

• Both are appropriate

• Neither is appropriate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.6.5C

Evaluate the connotations of "assertive" and "aggressive." Which word would be more suitable to describe a positive leadership quality?

• Assertive

• Aggressive

• Both are suitable

• Neither is suitable

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Plan a scenario where the word "fragrance" would be more appropriate than "odor."

• Describing a garbage dump

• Describing a perfume

• Describing a skunk

• Describing a chemical spill

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Reason why "economical" might be preferred over "cheap" when describing a product.

• Economical implies low quality, while cheap implies good value.

• Economical suggests good value, while cheap suggests low quality.

• Economical and cheap mean the same thing.

• Economical is a synonym for cheap.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which word has a more negative connotation than "unique"?

• Rare

• Unusual

• Strange

• Distinctive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4