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Common Core ENGLISH GRAMMAR
& Mechanics
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Level 6
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Level 6Standard Description
L.6.1
Standard
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.6.1 is a broad statement that encompasses the 8 parts of speech, as well as other concepts. Hence, the Generator bank has multiple categories for this standard.
nouns Identify nouns as common or proper. Identify and understand uses of nouns: subject, object, or predicate nominative (predicate noun).
verbs
Identify action verbs (transitive vs. intransitive); distinguish between action & being verbs, helping & linking verbs; identify and understand verb tense (including present, past, future, progressive, perfect); identify verb phrases; use correct subject-verb agreement in sentences.
adjectivesand
adverbs
Identify and understand the uses of adjectives. Use and punctuate adjectives correctly. Understand that adjectives modify nouns. Identify adverbs. Understand that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.
L.6.1.a Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
L.6.1.b Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
L.6.1.c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
L.6.1.d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).
L.6.2.a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
L.6.2.b Spell correctly.
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Level 6Standard Description
L.6.3
Standard
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
L.6.3 is a broad statement, which encompasses a wide range of knowledge and concepts. Hence, the Generator bank has multiple categories for this standard.
subjectRecognize that the subject of an imperative sentence is “you” (implied). Distinguish between simple subject and complete subject. Identify and write compound subjects.
verbs
Identify and use multiple verbs in compound sentences or sentences with compound predicates. Understand subject-verb agreement with verbs of being. Use correct verb agreement with singular/plural/ compound subjects, collective nouns, and in inverted sentences.
sentencetype
Identify simple, compound, & complex sentences. Identify 2 complete thoughts in a compound sentence and 2 clauses in a complex sentence.
mixIdentify the subject and verb in sentences. Distinguish among the 4 sentence types: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.
L.6.4.aUse context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.6.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
L.6.4.cConsult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
L.6.5.a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
L.6.5.b Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.
L.6.5.cDistinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).
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Standard ExampleL.6.1
Standard 1.Identify the parts of the sentence in theanswer box.
Tonia gave the teacher a gift on her birthday.
transitive verb ____________________
direct object ____________________
indirect object ____________________
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L.6.1nouns
1.Underline nouns in the sentence.
Write C by the noun if it is common or P ifit is proper.
It is Family Day at the city park on Thursdayand my family will be there!
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2.
Underline the predicate noun in eachsentence.
Michael's dad is a pediatrician.
He became a doctor the year Michael wasborn.
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3.
Underline the nouns in the sentence.Jane's mother-in-law brought cookies for thebridal shower.
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L.6.1verbs
1.
Which sentence contains an action verb? Greg is the newest employee.A.
Dan swims faster than Gina.B.
L.6.1verbs
2. Write the forms of the verb swim.
Present ProgressiveA.PastB.Past PerfectC.
A. _______________________
B. _______________________
C. _______________________
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3.
Underline the helping verb, and draw a boxaround the main verb.
We can finish the boxes by noon. Then, wewill eat lunch.
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Standard ExampleL.6.1
verbs (con't) 4.
Choose the verb that agrees with thesubject.
The army (go / goes) abroad if help isneeded.
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5.Underline the verb phrase in the sentence.Draw a box around the main verb.
Tilly is reading a series for her book report.
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6.Underline the present progressive andhelping verb.
He is running in the race today.
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7.Choose the verb that agrees. The two envelopes on the table (is / are) for
you.
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8.Underline the linking verb in eachsentence.
The classroom seems empty today.A.Brian felt sleepy on the way home fromdinner.
B.
Annie has been helpful the last few weeks.C.L.6.1verbs
9.Underline the sentence that has anintransitive verb.
Evan fell on the playground. He scraped hisknee.
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10.Is the underlined word used as a helpingverb or a linking verb?
Nolan can wash the car after school.
linking
helping
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Write A for action or B for being to tellwhich kind of verb is used in eachsentence.
_____ We walked to the store.
_____ Susie becomes tired easily.L.6.1verbs
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Standard ExampleL.6.1
adjectivesand
adverbs
1.
Underline the adjectives in the sentence.There is a beautiful statue in the abundantgarden near the old mansion on MeadowStreet.
L.6.1adj adv
2.
In which sentence are the adjectiveswritten correctly?
They have 15 deflated, red kickballs.A.
They have 15 deflated red kickballs.B.
They have 15 deflated, red, kickballs.C.L.6.1adj adv
3.
Underline the adjective that modifies thesimple subject.
This dreary day makes me want to take anap.
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4.Underline the adverb.
Which word does it modify?
The dog ran quickly to the gate.
____________________________
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5.
Choose the correct adverb. My elderly neighbor fell (quickly / quick) onthe slippery floor.
L.6.1adj adv
L.6.1misc
1.Underline the simple subject, and draw a box around the predicate adjective. The clown is strange.
L.6.1misc
2.How is the underline pronoun used in thesentence?
The purple bike is mine.
subjectA.objectB.predicate nominativeC.
L.6.1misc
3.
Choose the demonstrative pronoun and theverb that agrees with it; then, underline theantecedent.
Nobody knows if (this is / these are) thecorrect assignment for the students.
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misc (con't)4.
Write good or well to complete thesentence.
I did not feel _____, and it took a _____amount of medicine for me to get better.
L.6.1misc
5. Is the underlined word a preposition or anadverb?
We moved inwards and away from thewindows during the storm.
prepositionA.
adverbB.
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6.Find the direct object and indirect object inthe sentence.
Hillary gave Janelle her lunch.
_____________ direct object
_____________ indirect object
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7.Is the underlined homograph used as a verbor an adjective?
The singer had a bass pitch.
A. verb
B. adjectiveL.6.1misc
L.6.1.a1.
Write a subject pronoun that could replace the underlined words.
The students have a test tomorrow.L.6.1.a
2.
Which sentence is correct?
The new pilot is him.A.
The new pilot is him.B.
Both are correct.C.L.6.1.a
3.
Choose the correct pronoun.
What is the case of the pronoun?
The squad leaders were (she / her) andSabrina.
subjective objective possessive
L.6.1.a
4.
Insert an objective case pronoun. The neighbors decided to join ___ at ourpicnic.
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Standard ExampleL.6.1.a (con't) 5.
Choose the statement that best describesthe sentence.
This is just between you and I.
The sentence is correct as is.A.The verbs do not agree with subject.B.The pronouns should be objective.C.
L.6.1.a
6.
Write the pronoun that agrees with itsantecedent.
The teachers left ______classes for themeeting.
L.6.1.a
7.
Choose the correct objective pronoun. (Whom / Who) is your best friend?
L.6.1.a
8.
Choose the correct pronouns.
(Who's / Whose) the man standing by thedoor?
(Who's / Whose) bringing the plates andnapkins to the picnic?
L.6.1.a
L.6.1.b 1.
Underline the antecedent, and draw a boxaround the reflexive pronoun.
The children cannot look after themselves.
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2.Add an intensive pronoun.
Underline the antecedent in the sentence.I ___________ have no regrets.
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3.Underline each pronoun and its antecedent.
Write R if the pronoun is reflexive or I if itis intensive.
A. She drove to the school danceherself. ________
B. Donald went by himself todinner. ________
L.6.1.b
4.
Choose the correct pronoun.
Jaxon left school by (him / himself).
The principal called his mom to find out if hehad (herself / her) permission.
L.6.1.b
5.
Draw a line through the incorrect pronoun,and write the correct one on the line.
Amelia and me will go to the store.
__________
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Standard ExampleL.6.1.c 1.
Insert the correct pronoun to complete thissentence.
Underline the pronoun's antecedent.Layla left _________ purse on the bus.
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2.
Underline the pronoun's antecedent; then,draw a line through the pronoun that isincorrect, and write it correctly.
You should take you dog for a walk.
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3.
Choose the pronoun and verb that agreewith the subject. Underline the pronoun'santecedent.
Both Ellie and Shirley (found hers / foundtheir) dog wandering around the neighbor'syard.
L.6.1.c
4. Choose the correct pronoun for eachsentence.
hisA.his or herB.
Blake forgot to set ______ alarm clock.
Blake said ______ forgot to set his alarmclock.
L.6.1.c
5.
Choose a possessive pronoun that agreeswith the antecedent.
The coffee shop is having (their / its) weeklydrawing tonight.
L.6.1.c
6.
Find and correct an error in pronounagreement. Underline the pronoun'santecedent.
Ruby loves blowing bubbles; they haslearned to blow animal shapes.
L.6.1.c
L.6.1.d 1.
In which sentence is the meaning most clear?
The dogs chased the cats, but all were justplaying.
A.
The dogs chased the cats, which madethem tired.
B.
L.6.1.d
2.
Identify one problem with this sentence:
Mila and her friends is at the roller rink.
_______ pronoun use makes the meaningunclear
_______ pronoun case is incorrect
_______ subject-verb agreement is incorrectL.6.1.d
3.Explain or show how the sentence can beimproved.
Aurora left her bookbag and green sweateron the bus, but now she can't find it.
L.6.1.d
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Standard ExampleL.6.2.a 1.
Insert a comma before and after thenonrestrictive phrase.
Chrissy Mulligan who is a teacher isstudying to be a nurse on the weekends.
L.6.2.a
2.
Place commas before and after theinterrupting phrase.
My friend Joan on the other hand alwaysmakes delicious brownies.
L.6.2.a
3.
Underline the contrasting phrase. Inserttwo commas.
I gave the children apples not candy as atreat.
L.6.2.a
4.
Insert parentheses around the extrainformation in the passage.
My sister and I rode our bikes to the park. Ijust got a new blue bike. When we got there,we took a trail through the woods. Before wewent home, we stopped at the creek and putour feet in the water.
L.6.2.a
5.Rewrite the following sentence withcorrect use of dashes.
My dog Skipper loves to jump rope.
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L.6.2.bMatch each rule to the word that follows it.
i before eA.except after cB.or when sounding like /ā/C.
_____ receipt
_____ brief
_____ weighL.6.2.b
2.Add the suffix to the root.
Write the new word.
fly + -able = ____________
crazy + -er = ____________
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3.Rewrite these words with the suffixes.
amplify+ -ingA.allergy + -esB.
A. _____________________
B. _____________________L.6.2.b
4.
Check the spelling of these words. Crossout any misspelled words, and write themcorrectly.
abanden exploit prejodice
L.6.2.b
5.
Write the word with its prefix.re- + adjust = _________________
dis- + locate = _________________
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Standard ExampleL.6.2.b (con't) 6.
Write the plurals.
A. igloo C. tuxedo
B. flamingo D. avocado
A. ____________ C. ____________
B. ____________ D. ____________
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7.Rewrite these words with the suffixes.
A. coax + -edB. blow + -ing
A. _____________________
B. _____________________
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8.Read the sentence; rewrite any misspelledwords.
He has a continous cycle of remorce.
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9.
Choose the group in which all the wordsare spelled correctly.
A. provokke, hazardous, arrogentB. provoke, hazardous, arogantC. provoke, hazardous, arrogantD. provoke, hazardous, arogant
L.6.2.b
10. Add each suffix. Write the new word.
A. re- + absorbB. dis- + abilityC. cheat + -ed
A. ____________________
B. ____________________
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L.6.3subject 1.
What is the subject of this sentence?
Clean this room by the end of the day!
L.6.3 subj
2.
Underline the complete subject in thesentence below. Draw a box around thesimple subject.
Vanilla ice cream is my favorite sweet treat.
L.6.3 subj
3.Join these sentences and write a singlesentence by writing a compound subject.
The dog ran away. The cat ran away.L.6.3 subj
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Standard ExampleL.6.3verbs
1.
Underline two verbs in this sentence. Alice and I befriended the sad girl at schooland listened to her problems.
L.6.3 verbs
2. Combine these three sentences to make onesentence with a compound predicate.
Julia took a yoga class. Julia went to themarket. Julia made dinner. L.6.3 verbs
3Complete the sentence with a form of theverb be that agrees with the subject.
This morning, she _________ drinking hercoffee without any complaints.
L.6.3 verbs
4.
Choose the correct verb.
Neither the ladies nor the men (claims /claim) fault with the contest rules.
A.
The teachers or the administrators will(mention / mentions) the new rules.
B.
L.6.3 verbs
5. Choose the verb that agrees. Next to my dad (are / is) my boots. L.6.3 verbs
6. Choose the verb that agrees with thecompound subject.
The vintage cars and motorcycles (is / are) inthe parade.
L.6.3 verbs
7.Choose the correct verb.
The cheese (melt /melts) quickly whenheated.
L.6.3 verbs
8.Fill in a verb that agrees with the subject ofeach sentence.
are like is prefers
A. My brother ________ chocolate milk.
B. Brad and Sandy ______ witnesses.L.6.3 verbs
9.
Decide if the subject is singular or plural;choose verbs that agree.
The team (is / are) playing on Saturday, butChuck (doubt / doubts) the team will win.
L.6.3 verbs
10.Choose the verb that agrees with thecollective noun.
The faculty (put / puts) on a picnic everyspring.
L.6.3 verbs
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sentencetype
1.
Underline the two complete thoughts in thecompound sentence.
Serena played basketball with Julia afterschool, and I joined in the game.
L.6.3 sentype
2.
Identify two clauses. Underline thedependent clause; put parentheses aroundthe independent clause.
While the children sleep, we wrap thepresents and fill the stockings.
L.6.3 sentype
3.Read the sentence, and identify its type.
Alex left for the store, but the store isclosed.
simpleA.
compoundB.
complexC.L.6.3 sentype
L.6.3mix
1.
Underline each subject, and draw a boxaround each verb.
Though we watched the movie together, weremembered it differently.
L.6.3 mix
2.
Underline the simple subject and verb inthis sentence.
My dad, with my assistance, built a newshed.
L.6.3 mix
3.
Which type of sentence is this?
Please watch your step.
declarative exclamatory
interrogative imperative
L.6.3 mix
L.6.4.a 1. Use context clues to determine the meaningof the underlined word.
Alice felt remorse for not including Becky inthe sleepover.
rejected relieved
guilty wonder
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2. Using the context clues, choose the phrasethat best describes the underlined word.
Since he started working on the project, hehas accomplished a lot. He already hasmost of it done.
to completeA.
to understandB.
brilliantC.L.6.4.a
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Standard ExampleL.6.4.b 1.
Write the meaning of each prefix or suffix.Give an example of a word that uses theprefix or suffix.
-less ____________ ____________
mid- ____________ ____________
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2.
The suffixes -like and -ly both mean"resembling". Which word means"resembling a child"?
childlike dislike
crossly constantly
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3
Which of these means "under"?poly- super- trans-
sub- inter-
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4.
Based on what you know about the prefix dis- and the base -appear, what is themeaning of the word disappear?
L.6.4.b
5.
What is the meaning of the root ary in thewords culinary, momentary, and literary?
quality of a person who does an action
relating to between
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L.6.4.c 1.Find the meaning and pronunciation of theword livid in a dictionary.
Which of these rhymes with livid?
civicA.
vividB.
visitC.L.6.4.c
2.Find the meaning and pronunciation of theword foreshadow in a dictionary.
Which word means almost the same as foreshadow?
predictA.
forwardB.
sneakyC.L.6.4.c
3.Find the word hazardous in a dictionary orthesaurus.
What is a synonym for hazardous?
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Standard ExampleL.6.4.c (con't) 4.
Find the meaning and pronunciation of theword liberate in a dictionary. Put a checknext to any statement that is true.
______ Liberate is a synonym of imprison.
______ You liberate a dog from the shelterwhen you adopt.
______ Liberate is a synonym of free.L.6.4.c
5. Find these words in a thesaurus ordictionary: legible, leverage, liability.
Write the word that best completes thesentence.
Her handwriting is ___________ .
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6. Use a dictionary to identify the opposite ofthe underlined phrase.
The team played mischievous pranks onthe opposing team.
risky kind
sly wicked
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L.6.5.a1.
What two things are being compared in themetaphor?
My sister is a fish when we go to the pool.
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2.
What is the point of the metaphor?
The house's windows are old dinosaurs.
The house's windows are out of date.A.The house's windows are very large.B.all of the aboveC.
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3.
Underline an example of personification.My mom makes the best lasagna. I heard thelast piece calling my name.
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4.My mom makes the best lasagna. I heardthe last piece calling my name.
What does the phrase "calling my name"mean?
The lasagna told me to eat it.A.
I want to eat the last piece of lasagna.B.
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5.
L.6.5.a
Underline the simile. Patty's hands were as cold as ice.
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Standard ExampleL.6.5.a (con't)
7. Read the sentences below.
I also have a pile of dirty laundry in thecorner of the room, and three shirts are onthe bed from this morning. My room is adisaster area.
metaphorA.
simileB.
personificationC.L.6.5.a
8.Author Maya Angelou once wrote, "Try tobe a rainbow in someone's cloud." This saying is like all of the followingexcept which?
Always have good intentions.A.Being positive can give someone a goodday.
B.
Don't listen to negativity.C.Make someone's day brighter.D.
L.6.5.a
9.
What is the meaning of the adage, "Theearly bird gets the worm"?
Birds always are the first to get worms.A.
Act early to be successful.B.
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10.Choose the meaning of this idiom.
I am so tired that I think I will hit thesheets.
I am not going to make the bed withsheets.
A.
I am going to bed because I am tired.B.L.6.5.a
6.What does the simile mean?
Carlton felt as snug as a bug in a rugwrapped in the blanket.
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L.6.5.b 1. From the context of the sentence, you canconclude that notorious means_____________.
Adele, Pink, and Justin Timberlake are allnotorious singers.
unknownA.popularB.youngC.kindD.
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2.Cause: Brenda practiced speaking
Spanish daily.
Effect: By the end of school year shewas proficient in the language.
enjoying visiting Spain
explaining to others the ability to doL.6.5.b
3.Which of these is another word for provoke?
Provoke is in the same category as irritate,offend, enrage, and anger.
appease hinder
soothe aggravate
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4.
Three of these words are synonyms; crossout the word that does not belong.
humility boldness
shyness humblenessL.6.5.b
5.Which word correctly completes theanalogy?
July : summer : : _________ : fall
April February
June OctoberL.6.5.b
From the cause/effect relationship, you can tell that proficient means __________.
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Standard ExampleL.6.5.c 1.
Read each word and the definition next to it.Write D if the definition is a denotation or Cif it is a connotation.
_____ skinny: a very thin person or thing
_____ skinny: confidential information
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2 What is the connotation of dynamite in thesentence below?
I was astounded by his dynamite speech. Itwas so inspiring.
an explosiveA.
powerfulB.
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3.
Choose the word that has the properconnotation for this sentence. Use adictionary if you need help.
The (dreadful / alarming) cat kept scratchingthe dog.
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4.
The word pairs have similar meanings butdifferent connotations. Choose the wordthat has a positive connotation.
relaxedA.
lazyB.
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5. Both gazed and stared mean "watching",but stared connotes "gawking". Gazed isless harsh.
Write the word that has the mostappropriate connotation for each sentence.
I _________ at the beautiful, glow of themoon.
A.
I was annoyed that she ________ at methroughout the class.
B.
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