All Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5
Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:
The food had a _________ taste.
nasty
disgusting
unique
foul
unique
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 #22 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
He has a(n) __________ personality.
modest
introverted
shy
loner
loner
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 #23 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
The way he walked was ____________.
weird
different
atypical
unusual
weird
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.
All Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts Resources
