Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Demonstrate Understanding of Nuanced Word Meanings and Relationships: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5

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Example Question #21 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5

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

 A thin physique

Possible Answers:

Fit

Slim

Scrawny

Slender

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 #22 : 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

Possible Answers:

Thrifty

Stingy

Cheap

Greedy

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 #23 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5

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

Self-assured

Possible Answers:

Bold

Arrogant

Fearless

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 #24 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5

Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:

Person who tells falsehoods

Possible Answers:

Liar

Phony

Storyteller

Cheat

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 #25 : 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:

There was a distinct __________ coming from the garage.

Possible Answers:

scent

stench

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 #11 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5.C

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

The food had a _________ taste.

 

Possible Answers:

foul

disgusting

unique

nasty

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 #12 : 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:

He has a(n) __________ personality.

Possible Answers:

modest

loner

introverted

shy

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 #13 : 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:

The way he walked was ____________.

Possible Answers:

different

weird

atypical

unusual

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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