Name: __________________________________________________________

Grade & Section: ____________________ Date: ________________________

The denotation of a word is its exact meaning as stated in the dictionary.

The connotation of a word is an added meaning that suggests something positive or negative.
Examples:
Negative: Skinny suggests “too thin” that a person looks sick. Skinny has a negative connotation.
Positive: Slender suggests “attractively thin” that a person looks beautiful. Slender has a positive
connotation.

I. Provide the denotation and connotation of each word provided.

DENOTATION CONNOTATION
blue
fat
sunset
new
red
boss
cheap
childish
rose

II. Underline the word in the parenthesis that has more positive connotation.
1. Ted’s restaurant is furnished (old, antique) furniture.
2. The servers are all (young, immature).
3. You can sit at the table or in a (cozy, cramped) booth.
4. The service as Medano’s is (slow, unhurried).
5. Isla Resto Bar serves very (simple, plain) food.
6. One of the specialties is (rare, undercooked) steak.
7. (Blackened, Burned) prime rib is another delicacy.
8. Customers (sip, gulp) their cold drinks.

III. Underline the word in the parenthesis that has more negative connotation.
1. The beef at Northern Lights is (firm, tough) and juicy.
2. The pies are (rich, greasy) with butter.
3. The crust is so (crumbly, flaky) it falls apart.
4. A (moist, soggy) cake is also available for dessert.
5. A group of (cloud, enthusiastic) calls are received in the school always.

IV. For each item, circle the word or phrase that has most positive connotation.
1. younger child juvenile brat
2. unusual odd crazy strange
3. silent tomblike peaceful still
4. pretty beautiful nice neat
5. stupid silly foolish unintelligent