MAP 6th Grade Reading › 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:
someone who works for someone
underling
employee
employer
boss
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
really wanting something to happen
impatient
eager
annoyed
frustrated
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer.
Select the term that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Person who tells falsehoods
Storyteller
Liar
Phony
Cheat
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.
Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
A thin physique
Scrawny
Slender
Fit
Slim
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.
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Young
Childish
Immature
Youthful
Crybaby
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.
Select the word that is the negative connotation for the definition below:
Intelligent
Smart
Cunning
Thoughtful
Brilliant
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.
Fill in the blank with the term that has a negative connotation:
There was a distinct __________ coming from the garage.
aroma
scent
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.
Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:
Careful with money
Cheap
Stingy
Thrifty
Greedy
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.
Select the term that is a negative connotation for the definition below:
Self-assured
Confident
Bold
Arrogant
Fearless
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.
Fill in the blank with the term that has a positive connotation:
The food had a _________ taste.
disgusting
nasty
unique
foul
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.