Connotation and Denotation worksheets

Connotation and Denotation worksheets give students in Grade 6 to Grade 8 focused practice in connotation and denotation. This page has 3 free printable sets, grouped by grade, and every set includes a computed answer key that is never wrong. Print them or save as a PDF, no login needed.

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Both words share the denotation "like a young person". Which has the more positive connotation: 'youthful' or 'childish'?
Both words share the denotation "a smell". Which has the more negative connotation: 'aroma' or 'odor'?
Both words share the denotation "from an earlier time". Which has the more positive connotation: 'vintage' or 'outdated'?
Both words share the denotation "thin". Which has the more negative connotation: 'slender' or 'scrawny'?
Both words share the denotation "careful with money". Which has the more positive connotation: 'thrifty' or 'stingy'?
Both words share the denotation "willing to take risks". Which has the more negative connotation: 'daring' or 'reckless'?

Sample questions. Each set (A, B, C…) has fresh numbers and a computed answer key.

Grade 6 Connotation and Denotation

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Set A

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Grade 7 Connotation and Denotation

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Set A

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Grade 8 Connotation and Denotation

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Set A

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Frequently asked questions

Are these connotation and denotation worksheets free?

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Do the worksheets have answer keys?

Yes, free, on every sheet. The answers are computed in code from the exact questions on the page, and the key prints on a page of its own so the student sheet stays clean.

What grades do connotation and denotation worksheets cover?

Connotation and Denotation worksheets on this page cover Grade 6 to Grade 8. There are 3 printable sets in total, grouped by grade so you can pick the right level.

How do I print or download them?

Open any set, then use your browser's print option to print it or to save it as a PDF. The pages are laid out to print cleanly on standard letter or A4 paper.