Connotation And Denotation Quiz 10 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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🎯 Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 10
1. The emotion that a word generates, extra implied meaning.
A) Connotation.
B) Denotation.
2. Choose the most negative connotation:The couple bought the _____ furniture.
A) Cheapest.
B) Most inexpensive.
3. Martin can talk his friends into doing or believing just about anything. Some parents are worried that Martin is _____ them.
A) Influencing.
B) Overloading.
C) Brainwashing.
D) Inspiring.
4. Which statement has the most positive connotation?.
A) The room had a lovely smell.
B) The room had a lovely odor.
C) The room had a lovely aroma.
D) The room had a lovely stench.
5. Which word has a positive connotation?.
A) Apt.
B) Deplorable.
C) Callous.
D) Group.
6. It gives the literal or actual meaning of the word.
A) Denotation.
B) Connotation.
7. Which of the following has a NEGATIVE (-) connotation?.
A) A charismatic leader.
B) A pushy leader.
8. Which word has a POSITIVE Connotation for the definition:look steadily.
A) Stare.
B) Gaze.
9. Casey was such a pushy leader; she was easily defeated as class president.
A) Negative Connotation .
B) Positive connotation.
C) Neutral Connotation.
D) None of above.
10. The sight of green beans make Nathan gag. She _____ them.
A) Accepts.
B) Loathes.
C) Dyslexic.
D) Loves.
11. Which has a negative feeling?.
A) Tarek is impulsive. .
B) Tarek is spontaneous.
C) Tarek is passionate.
D) None of above.
12. Which word has a negative connotation? Tick 2.
A) Chatty.
B) Conversationalist.
C) None of above.
13. When we say "Their fight was a storm in a teacup. ".
A) Good luck.
B) These red poppies are very common.
C) They made a big fuss over an unimportant matter.
D) Don't be so hard on me.
14. Ornate (paragraph 3):What is the denotation and connotation? Choose 2.
A) Elaborate, detailed.
B) Neutral.
C) Negative.
D) Lacking details, simple.
15. What is the term for the emotions that a word stirs in a reader?.
A) Connotation.
B) Denotation.
16. Which word has the MOST NEGATIVE connotation?.
A) Fat.
B) Plump.
C) Heavy.
D) Overweight.
17. Tavi's mother sat in the DMV waiting room. Her hopeful smile faded as soon as she saw Tavi. His entire body must have been radiating failure.The passage states that Tavi's mother's smile faded. What happened?.
A) Her smile darkened.
B) She grew quiet.
C) Her smile lost color.
D) She stopped smiling.
18. What is the positive connotation of the word 'stubborn'?.
A) Persistent.
B) Unyielding.
C) Obstinate.
D) Inflexible.
19. What is most likely a literal statement?.
A) We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.
B) It is raining cats and dogs.
C) When he looked at my, I thought I would die right there!.
D) I am so hungry I could eat everything on the buffet.
20. Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (-)? Mike _____ us to go to the funny house. He kept bothering us until we agreed to go.
A) Reminded.
B) Nagged.
21. Which phrase has a NEGATIVE (-) connotation?.
A) A box crammed with documents.
B) A box filled with documents.
22. Choose the word with the positive connotation. skinny _____ slender.
A) Slender.
B) Skinny.
23. What is the connotative meaning of the word COOL?.
A) Protective.
B) Innocence.
C) Knowledge.
D) New beginning.
E) Calmness.
24. What is the denotation of the word LATE?.
A) Early.
B) Missing.
C) Tardy.
D) Prompt.
25. I will become an elephant if I continue to eat fried food.
A) CONNOTATION.
B) DENOTATION.