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The toddler was very (________) during the long road trip, making everyone laugh.
Options: playful / rowdy
playful
Which word has a positive connotation?
Options: leader / bossy / stubborn
leader
Which two words have the same denotation?
Options: begin / start / close
begin, start
Choose the connotation (positive, negative, neutral) for each of these words:
thin, scrawny, slender
scrawny - negative
thin - neutral
slender - positive
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Denotation is the dictionary definition; connotation is the emotional feeling associated with the word.
After studying for hours, Jamie felt (________) about her upcoming math test.
Options: nervous / uneasy
nervous
Which word has a negative connotation?
Options: inquisitive / nosy / curious
nosy
Which word has the same denotation as happy?
Options: joyful / angry / silent
joyful
Choose the connotation (positive, negative, neutral) for each of these words:
fragrance, stench, smell
stench - negative
smell - neutral
fragrance - positive
True or False: Words with the same denotation always have the same connotation.
False
The chef carefully selected (________) ingredients to make the dish taste amazing.
Options: basic / simple
simple
Which of the following words has a positive connotation?
Options: dedicated / obsessed / persistent
dedicated
Which word means nearly the same as funny?
Options: amusing / sad / nervous
amusing
Choose the connotation (positive, negative, neutral) for each of these words:
bold, reckless, daring
reckless - negative
daring - neutral
bold - positive
Which word has a more playful or lighthearted connotation?
cackle / giggle
giggle
During the movie, Sarah felt so (________) that she couldn't stop watching.
Options: captivated / interested
captivated
Name a word that has the same denotation as house but a more luxurious connotation.
mansion, palace, etc.
Which word has the same denotation as intelligent but suggests a technical skill?
Options: talented / knowledgeable / careful
knowledgeable
Choose the connotation for each of these words:
persistent, stubborn, determined
stubborn - negative
persistent - neutral
determined - positive
Both "cop" and "officer" refer to the same profession, but which word is more likely to be used in a formal setting, and which one might be seen as more casual or informal? Explain why.
"Officer" is more formal and likely to be used in official settings, while "cop" is more casual and often used in everyday conversation.
The art gallery had a (________) collection of sculptures from different cultures.
Options: varied / eclectic
eclectic
Clever | Sly
Sly: answers will vary
Which word has the same denotation as leave but suggests a formal context?
Options: depart / quit / run
depart
Choose the connotation for each of these words:
assertive, bossy, commanding
bossy - negative
commanding - neutral
assertive - positive
How does using a word with a positive or negative connotation change a story's mood?
Positive words create a happy mood, while negative words create a tense or sad mood