Connotation
Which of the following sentences uses a word with a positive connotation?
A) The aroma of the freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
B) The stench of the garbage was overwhelming.
C) The odor of the chemicals was sharp and unpleasant.
D) The smell of smoke lingered in the air.
A) The aroma of the freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
In the sentence "The world is your oyster," what does the figure of speech suggest?
A) The world is full of seafood.
B) The world is difficult to open.
C) The world offers opportunities.
D) The world is hard and rough.
C) The world offers opportunities.
Identify the root word in "predecessor" and choose its meaning.
A) Pre - before
B) Cess - yield
C) Sor - to follow
D) De - remove
A) Pre - before
Determine the meaning of the word "ambiguous" in the context: "The directions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused."
A) Clear
B) Detailed
C) Uncertain
D) Simple
C) Uncertain
What can be inferred about Emily's relationship with her brother from the passage?
A) They are very close and share secrets.
B) They have different opinions about the town.
C) They don't speak to each other.
D) They often go on adventures together.
B) They have different opinions about the town.
Which of the following words has a more negative connotation than "thin"?
A) Slender
B) Skinny
C) Slim
D) Lean
B) Skinny
In the context of a story, what does the expression "breaking the ice" mean?
A) Shattering ice
B) Starting a conversation
C) Ending a discussion
D) Cooling down
B) Starting a conversation
What does the prefix "un-" in "unpredictable" imply?
A) Before
B) Not
C) Again
D) Together
B) Not
Which phrase helps to understand the meaning of "reluctant" in the sentence: "She was reluctant to go on stage, but her friends encouraged her."
A) To go on stage
B) Her friends encouraged her
C) She was
D) But her friends
B) Her friends encouraged her
What figure of speech is "the forest would come alive with sounds and shadows"?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
C) Personification
What type of connotation does the following sentence have: My lab partner is very talkative, which makes getting work done difficult.
A) Positive
B) Neutral
C) Negative
D) None
C) Negative
In writing, what does "painting a picture" mean figuratively?
A) Drawing an image
B) Creating a masterpiece
C) Writing with vivid detail
D) Using colors
C) Writing with vivid detail
What is the root of "transport" and its meaning?
A) Trans - across
B) Port - carry
C) Sport - move
D) Tran - between
A) Trans - across
In "She has a plethora of ideas," what does "plethora" mean?
A) Lack
B) Few
C) Variety
D) Excess
D) Excess
What is the connotation of the word 'chill' in the given context: Emily felt a chill run down her spine.
A) Cold weather
B) Fear or apprehension
C) Relaxation
D) Indifference
B) Fear or apprehension
What is the connotation of the word "slender" in the description: "The slender branches swayed in the breeze"?
A) Weak
B) Graceful
C) Unimportant
D) Fragile
B) Graceful
In "He has a heart of gold," what does the figure of speech imply?
A) He is wealthy.
B) He has a heart condition.
C) He is kind and generous.
D) He collects jewelry.
C) He is kind and generous.
What does the prefix "mis-" in "misunderstand" suggest?
A) Before
B) Wrong
C) After
D) Together
B) Wrong
Determine the meaning of "benevolent" in the sentence: "The benevolent leader was loved by all."
A) Hostile
B) Kind
C) Selfish
D) Indifferent
B) Kind
Which line from the passage best illustrates dramatic irony?
A) "The sun dipped below the horizon."
B) "Emily felt a chill run down her spine."
C) "She remembered her brother's words."
D) "Emily was determined to prove him wrong.
D) "Emily was determined to prove him wrong.
Identify the connotation of "youthful" in the sentence: "Her youthful energy was contagious."
A) Childish
B) Energetic
C) Immature
D) Naive
B) Energetic
In "He hit the nail on the head," what does this expression mean?
A) He made a mistake.
B) He was accurate.
C) He used a hammer.
D) He solved a problem.
B) He was accurate.
What does the root "dict" in "dictate" mean?
A) Write
B) Read
C) Speak
D) Hear
C) Speak
Which phrase helps to understand the meaning of "meticulous" in: "Her meticulous attention to detail ensured a perfect project"?
A) Attention to detail
B) Ensured a perfect project
C) Her
D) To detail
A) Attention to detail
Choose the word with a similar denotation but different connotation to 'excited' as used in the passage.
A) Nervous
B) Elated
C) Agitated
D) Anxious
B) Elated