Denotation and Connotation
Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? Cal is a very thrifty person. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? Cal is a very stingy person. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? He wears classic styles. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? He wears old-fashioned styles. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? Every morning he trudges to work. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? Every morning he sprints to work. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? Cal drives an antique car. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? Cal drives anancient car. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? His wife insists that he fix the car himself. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? His wife encouragesthat he fix the car himself. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? One day, Cal's son requested a room of his own. positive negative Does the underlined word have a positive or negative connotation? One day, Cal's son demanded a room of his own. positive negative Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most positive connotation? Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home. quarrel dispute discussion disagreement Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most positive connotation? Cal said, "We can turn the office into an acceptable bedroom." pleasing usable functional workable Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most positive connotation? Cal's wife wanted to move, and she was stubborn about it. pushy defiant obstinate determined Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most negative connotation? On moving day they transported all their belongings to their new home. sent lugged moved carried Read the sentence. The answer choices have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most negative connotation? Cal really likes the unusual architecture of the house. odd rare unique uncommon