Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Distinguish Connotations Among Words with Similar Denotations: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.C

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Example Question #131 : Language

Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:

The food had a _________ taste.

 

Possible Answers:

nasty

unique

foul

disgusting

Correct answer:

unique

Explanation:

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 can be used to describe the taste of food, but only unique has a positive connotation - uncommon, rare.

 

 

Example Question #132 : Language

Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:

He has a(n) __________ personality.

Possible Answers:

loner

shy

modest

introverted

Correct answer:

loner

Explanation:

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 can be used to describe a reserved personality, but “loner” has a negative connotation - outcast, outsider

 

 

Example Question #133 : Language

Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:

The way he walked was ____________.

Possible Answers:

weird

unusual

atypical

different

Correct answer:

weird

Explanation:

 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 can be used to describe an abnormal way of walking, but “weird” has a negative connotation - strange, unnatural.

 

 

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