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.6.5.C
Select the word that is the negative connotation for the definition below:
Intelligent
Smart
Thoughtful
Brilliant
Cunning
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 #131 : Language
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Immature
Childish
Crybaby
Youthful
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 #132 : Language
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Slender
Scrawny
Slim
Fit
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 #133 : Language
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Cheap
Stingy
Thrifty
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 #134 : Language
Select the term that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
Self-assured
Arrogant
Fearless
Confident
Bold
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 #135 : Language
Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Person who tells falsehoods
Storyteller
Liar
Phony
Cheat
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 #135 : Language
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
There was a distinct __________ coming from the garage.
scent
aroma
stench
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.
Example Question #136 : Language
Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:
The food had a _________ taste.
disgusting
nasty
foul
unique
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 #137 : Language
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
He has a(n) __________ personality.
introverted
modest
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 #138 : Language
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
The way he walked was ____________.
weird
atypical
unusual
different
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
