Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Language

Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:

a smell 

Possible Answers:

stench 

appeal

oder

retrieve 

Correct answer:

stench 

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.

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

Possible Answers:

Thoughtful

Smart

Cunning

Brilliant

Correct answer:

Cunning

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 the above options have to do with intelligence, but “cunning” also has to do with deceit and trickery.

 

 

Example Question #2 : 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

Possible Answers:

Youthful

Immature

Crybaby

Childish

Correct answer:

Youthful

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 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

Possible Answers:

Slender

Fit

Scrawny

Slim

Correct answer:

Scrawny

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 the above options have to do with a thin body, but “scrawny” has a negative connotation - unhealthy, malnourished, unattractive.

 

 

Example Question #4 : 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:

Careful with money

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Greedy

Thrifty

Cheap

Correct answer:

Thrifty

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 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

Possible Answers:

Fearless

Arrogant

Bold

Confident

Correct answer:

Arrogant

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 have to do with self-confidence, but “arrogant” has a negative connotation - cocky, conceited.

 

 

Example Question #6 : 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

Possible Answers:

Storyteller

Liar

Cheat

Phony

Correct answer:

Storyteller

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 have to do with a person who gives misinformation, but “storyteller” has a positive connotation - narrator, poet.

 

 

Example Question #7 : 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.

Possible Answers:

stench

scent

aroma

fragrance

Correct answer:

stench

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 have to do with smells and odors, but “stench” has a negative connotation - stink, funk.

 

 

Example Question #131 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts

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

The food had a _________ taste.

 

Possible Answers:

unique

nasty

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 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts

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

He has a(n) __________ personality.

Possible Answers:

modest

introverted

shy

loner

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

 

 

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