Connotation and Denotation Worksheets To Print:
Did the Dictionary Tell You That? – Which of the sentences uses connotation correctly?
Making Words Feel – See if you can find words that just don't make the cut here.
Choose 3 – We give you a word and ask you classify where it fits into the picture here.
Positive or Negative – Classify the connotation for each word you are presented with.
Positive | Neutral | Negative – You will find a nice charting affect here.
Find the Right Word – Put a check mark next to the sentence in which the word used has an appropriate connotation.
Happy and Sad – Read the words. Then sort them into the correct category depending on whether they have a positive or negative connotation.
When Do I Use It? – Circle the sentence in each pair that uses a word that has the most appropriate connotation.
Fill That Chart... – Fill in the chart for each word below.
Make A Splash! – For each of the following definitions, think of one word with a positive connotation and one word with a negative connotation.
Picky Word Choice – Read each sentence. Circle the word that best completes the sentence.
Choosing Words for Connotation – Underline the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence.
Shades of Meaning – Write a sentence using each word. Then replace each word with a synonym that has a different connotation.
Where Are We Going With That? – Categorize the following words as positive, neutral or negative. Use a dictionary to help you if needed.
Appropriate Usage – A word's denotation is its dictionary definition. But a word can also evoke certain thoughts and feelings.
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