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Connote / Denote - Exercise 1

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1.  Hollywood (connotes denotes) romance and glittering success.

2. When politicians answer questions, hesitation may (connote denote) weakness or ignorance on a topic.

3.  A flashing yellow light on a highway (connotes denotes) caution.

4.  The term "skinny" has a negative (connotation denotation) while "slender"  has a positive one.

5.  "Fuel" (connotes denotes) a substance burned to produce heat or power.

6.  To some, the word "school" (connotes denotes) confinement, but it may suggest intellectual excitement or sociability to others.

7.  The (connotations denotations) of words are usually neutral.

8.  Both "cheap" and "inexpensive" (connote denote) something that has a low price.

9.  The word "beach" (connotes denotes) a  sandy shore.

10. Because the (connotations denotations) of "pushy" and "assertive" are quite different, the two words are not interchangeable.

For further information on these resources, contact

Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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