Negative Connotation Practice

Did you know that even words with the same meaning can convey very different feelings? This middle school worksheet presents students with 10 words with positive connotations, each with a denotation that describes the literal meaning of the word. Students are tasked with thinking of a word with a similar denotation but a negative connotation. For example, words like “loyal” and “clingy” both describe showing commitment to something, but this worksheet will help learners recognize that they conjure very different ideas. 

With this worksheet, students can learn the difference between denotation and connotation. Understanding connotation is a vital skill for students’ reading comprehension and their ability to identify tone and intention. 

If you want the same type of practice for words with positive connotations, don’t miss Positive Connotation Practice. more practice with positive and negative connotation, check out Positive and Negative Connotation #1 and Positive and Negative Connotation #2.