Connotation And Denotation Quiz 16 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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🧠 Connotation And Denotation – Quiz 16
1. The denotation of feast is _____ .
A) Dinner.
B) Slop.
C) Feast.
D) Smorgasbord.
2. Which word has the MOST POSITIVE connotation?.
A) Scrawny.
B) Skinny.
C) Slender.
D) Thin.
3. What is the denotative meaning of the word DOVE?.
A) Barks.
B) To glow.
C) Shape.
D) Bird.
E) Reptile.
4. Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?.
A) Negative.
B) Positive.
5. Which word has the MOST POSITIVE connotation?.
A) Home.
B) House.
C) Shack.
D) Building.
6. Which of the three is the denotation?.
A) Not commonly found.
B) Unique.
C) Strange.
D) None of above.
7. Which word has a negative connotation?.
A) Both.
B) Ignore.
C) Overlook.
D) None of the above.
8. Since dying my hair pink and wearing mismatched sneakers, my pesky brother says I'm _____ .
A) Unique.
B) Strange.
9. Explain how connotation can affect the meaning of a word.
A) Connotation only affects the pronunciation of a word.
B) Connotation has no effect on the meaning of a word.
C) Connotation can affect the meaning of a word by adding emotional or cultural associations beyond its literal definition.
D) Connotation can change the spelling of a word.
10. _____ is the state of being first in importance.
A) Segregate.
B) Primacy.
C) Stethoscope.
D) Germane.
11. What is the connotative meaning of the word FATHER?.
A) New beginning.
B) Knowledge.
C) Calmness.
D) Innocence.
E) Protective.
12. Words that have the same denotation are called _____ .
A) Homonyms.
B) Synonyms.
C) Antonyms.
D) Acronyms.
13. Choose the word with the positive connotation. chuckle _____ snicker.
A) Chuckle.
B) Snickers.
14. Which connotation is more positive?Everyone had a _____ on his/her face on the way home.
A) Smile.
B) Smirk.
15. What is a connotation?.
A) A dictionary meaning of a word.
B) An unknown word used to sound sophisticated.
C) A secondary meaning of a word created by others.
D) A synonym of a negative word.
16. Which connotation implies an item is worth more?.
A) Old.
B) Antique.
17. Which synonym of "scent" has a negative connotation?.
A) Stench .
B) Fragrance.
C) Aroma.
D) None of above.
18. William wanted to be honest but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her the fancy necklace he gave her was _____ .
A) Thrifty.
B) Cheap.
C) Expensive.
D) Inexpensive.
19. What is the denotation of obese, thick, overweight.
A) Overweight.
B) Thick.
C) Obese.
D) None of above.
20. Select which word has a more negative connotation.
A) Weird.
B) Unusual.
21. Which has the more positive connotation?.
A) Smug.
B) Self-confident.
22. Ginny was a nosy child. She wanted to know about everything that happened in the little town of Darington. What is the dictionary meaning of nosy in the sentence above?.
A) Intelligent, smart.
B) Curious, inquisitive.
C) Similar, identical.
D) Interesting, unusual.
23. Which word has a positive connotation? Everyone had a _____ on their face when they walked home.
A) Smirk.
B) Smile.
24. Which option has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation? My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him _____ .
A) Selfish.
B) Miserly.
C) Thrifty.
D) Stingy.
25. Denotations are positive or negative.
A) True.
B) False.