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Common Core Standard L.9-10.5b Questions

Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

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Grade 9 Connotations and Denotations CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b
Which word has the more positive connotation?
  1. slender
  2. beanpole
Grade 9 Connotations and Denotations CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b
Which word has the more negative connotation?
  1. mutt
  2. dog
Grade 9 Connotations and Denotations CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b
Which word has the more positive connotation?
  1. lackadaisical
  2. easy-going
Grade 9 Connotations and Denotations CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b
Which word has the more positive connotation?
  1. newshound
  2. journalist
Grade 9 Connotations and Denotations CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b
Which word has the more negative connotation?
  1. interested
  2. inquisitive
Grade 9 Connotations and Denotations CCSS: CCRA.L.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b
Which word has the more positive connotation?
  1. substance abuser
  2. druggie

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