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Connotation and denotation

6th grade (Year 7 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.6.5.C, L.7.5.C · England: KS3 Vocabulary, GCSE English Language (language analysis)

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Question 1
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for an old building?
- A. decrepit
- B. antique
- C. historic
- D. vintage
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Question 2
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for an old building?
- A. antique
- B. decrepit
- C. vintage
- D. historic
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Question 3
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for a group of people?
- A. gathering
- B. mob
- C. audience
- D. crowd
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Question 4
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for a small house?
- A. cramped
- B. tiny
- C. poky
- D. cosy
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Question 5
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for someone who is confident?
- A. arrogant
- B. assertive
- C. self-assured
- D. bold
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Question 6
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who saves money?
- A. thrifty
- B. stingy
- C. mean
- D. cheap
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Question 7
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for a group of people?
- A. gathering
- B. audience
- C. mob
- D. crowd
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Question 8
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who won't change their mind?
- A. obstinate
- B. pig-headed
- C. stubborn
- D. determined
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Question 9
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who saves money?
- A. stingy
- B. thrifty
- C. mean
- D. cheap
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Question 10
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who saves money?
- A. cheap
- B. stingy
- C. mean
- D. thrifty
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Question 11
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for someone who talks a lot?
- A. sociable
- B. talkative
- C. outgoing
- D. chatterbox
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Question 12
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who saves money?
- A. stingy
- B. mean
- C. cheap
- D. thrifty
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Question 13
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who saves money?
- A. cheap
- B. mean
- C. stingy
- D. thrifty
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Question 14
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for someone who is curious?
- A. interested
- B. nosy
- C. inquisitive
- D. eager to learn
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Question 15
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most NEGATIVE connotation for someone who is curious?
- A. eager to learn
- B. inquisitive
- C. interested
- D. nosy
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Question 16
Read the question and choose. Which word has the most POSITIVE connotation for someone who won't change their mind?
- A. stubborn
- B. obstinate
- C. determined
- D. pig-headed

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