Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The blueberries in the basket are blue.
The denotation of the word ‘blue’ is __________.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The blueberries in the basket are blue.
The denotation of the word ‘blue’ is __________.

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**Solution:**

1. The **denotation** of a word is its direct, explicit meaning or definition, which is objective and not influenced by feelings or experiences.

2. In the sentence, "The blueberries in the basket are blue," the word "blue" is used to describe the **colour** of the blueberries.

3. The options "gloominess," "sadness," and "negativity" represent the **connotations** of the word "blue," which are emotional or cultural associations, not the literal meaning.

4. Therefore, the correct denotation of "blue" in this context is **a colour**.

**Answer:** a colour

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