Denotation and Connotation

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This quiz will provide practice in choosing the word that has the intended denotation and connotation.

This activity contains 25 questions.

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"You look lovely in those glasses; they show off your __________ eyes."

uglyweirdpretty

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her __________ but kind attitude.

bossydomineeringassertive

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"Some people might have found my comments __________," the senator said cautiously.

rudeinappropriate insulting

Choose the words that can be inserted in the blank that are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"Well," said Curtis with an happy smile, "I'm looking for __________ car."

a brand new a cut-ratea normal

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"Here's a scholarship that you might qualify for," said Mike's advisor. "It's for people who are __________."

poverty strickenpoorunderprivileged

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

William annoys his friends because he's so __________ when it comes to money.

stingyeconomicalthrifty

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"Because your son is __________, I recommend holding him back a year," Charlie's teacher told his parents.

a late bloomer not the sharpest knife in the drawerslow

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

We're worried about Trish; she's missed so much school she might __________.

passfail get an 'A'

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

Pamela is much admired for her __________ business decisions.

schemingsneakyshrewd

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too __________."

confusingfar out of your leaguechallenging

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"This particular neighborhood," said the real estate agent to the young couple, "will suit families who are __________."

loadedin the moneyaffluent

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming __________."

fatrotundoverweight

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

What makes Amy so endearing is that she is rather __________.

remoteshywithdrawn

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

The company didn't hire Eric because he was __________ during his interview.

assertiveforceful self-assured

Choose the words that can be inserted in the blank that are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

The company spokesperson said during the press conference that the president may have _________ during his speech.

been lyingbeen deceitfulgiven some misinformation

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

We were all so sorry to hear that you had been ___________ from the plant.

let go firedcanned

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

We like Heath as the shift supervisor because he has a __________ attitude.

carelessrelaxed lackadaisical

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"Perhaps you would like to look at some of our __________ cars," the salesperson suggested.

pre-owned secondhandused

Choose the words that can be inserted in the blank that are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

Welcome to our neighborhood. I heard that you have moved here from the __________.

country boondockssticks

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"We understand," said the customer service representative, "that our new policy might be __________."

a pain in the neckinfuriatinginconvenient

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"Buying this particular stock right now would be __________," said our financial advisor.

stupidfoolishill-advised

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

Mariah is intriguing because of her __________ innocence.

juvenilechildlike childish

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

"That's an interesting answer, Jeremy," said Professor Lincoln, "but you're __________."

not correct cluelessout in left field

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

I'm afraid that we will have to terminate your employment here because your work has been __________.

ineptineffectiveworthless

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation.

Tamika enjoys going on vacations alone because she enjoys her __________.

solitudeseclusionisolation

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Denotation and Connotation

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "You look lovely in those glasses; they show off your __________ eyes."

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her __________ but kind attitude.

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "Some people might have found my comments __________," the senator said cautiously.

Choose the words that can be inserted in the blank that are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "Well," said Curtis with an happy smile, "I'm looking for __________ car."

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "Here's a scholarship that you might qualify for," said Mike's advisor. "It's for people who are __________."

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. William annoys his friends because he's so __________ when it comes to money.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "Because your son is __________, I recommend holding him back a year," Charlie's teacher told his parents.

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. We're worried about Trish; she's missed so much school she might __________.

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. Pamela is much admired for her __________ business decisions.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too __________."

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "This particular neighborhood," said the real estate agent to the young couple, "will suit families who are __________."

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. Daniel's doctor said, "I recommend a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet because you are becoming __________."

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. What makes Amy so endearing is that she is rather __________.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. The company didn't hire Eric because he was __________ during his interview.

Choose the words that can be inserted in the blank that are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. The company spokesperson said during the press conference that the president may have _________ during his speech.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. We were all so sorry to hear that you had been ___________ from the plant.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. We like Heath as the shift supervisor because he has a __________ attitude.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "Perhaps you would like to look at some of our __________ cars," the salesperson suggested.

Choose the words that can be inserted in the blank that are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. Welcome to our neighborhood. I heard that you have moved here from the __________.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "We understand," said the customer service representative, "that our new policy might be __________."

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "Buying this particular stock right now would be __________," said our financial advisor.

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. Mariah is intriguing because of her __________ innocence.

Choose the word or words that can be inserted in the blank that is or are most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. "That's an interesting answer, Jeremy," said Professor Lincoln, "but you're __________."

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. I'm afraid that we will have to terminate your employment here because your work has been __________.

Choose the word that can be inserted in the blank that is most in keeping with the sentence's intended denotation and connotation. Tamika enjoys going on vacations alone because she enjoys her __________.