All Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.7.5.C
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
really wanting something to happen
annoyed
eager
frustrated
impatient
eager
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.7.5.C
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
someone who works for someone
employee
boss
underling
employer
underling
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.
Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
a smell
appeal
stench
retrieve
oder
stench
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Select the word that is the negative connotation for the definition below:
Intelligent
Thoughtful
Brilliant
Cunning
Smart
Cunning
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with intelligence, but “cunning” also has to do with deceit and trickery.
Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Childish
Crybaby
Youthful
Immature
Youthful
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with being young, but “youthful” is the only option that has a positive connotation.
Example Question #3 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Scrawny
Fit
Slender
Slim
Scrawny
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All the above options have to do with a thin body, but “scrawny” has a negative connotation - unhealthy, malnourished, unattractive.
Example Question #21 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Thrifty
Cheap
Stingy
Greedy
Thrifty
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with being careful with one’s money, “thrifty” has a positive connotation - frugal, economical.
Example Question #5 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Select the term that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
Self-assured
Arrogant
Bold
Fearless
Confident
Arrogant
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with self-confidence, but “arrogant” has a negative connotation - cocky, conceited.
Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Person who tells falsehoods
Phony
Cheat
Liar
Storyteller
Storyteller
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with a person who gives misinformation, but “storyteller” has a positive connotation - narrator, poet.
Example Question #2 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
There was a distinct __________ coming from the garage.
aroma
stench
scent
fragrance
stench
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
All of the above options have to do with smells and odors, but “stench” has a negative connotation - stink, funk.
All Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts Resources
