Tone Words #4

Rudely brief, blunt

• assertive

• disgruntled

• effusive

• curt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

having or showing a confident and forceful personality

• disgruntled

• assertive

• curt

• effusive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

• effusive

• curt

• assertive

• disgruntled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

angry or dissatisfied

• curt

• effusive

• assertive

• disgruntled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When I read Barbara’s ____________ email, I ignored her short, impolite tone and responded with civility.

• curt

• assertive

• disgruntled

• effusive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The manager often judged potential employees by their confidence level. In interviews, he sought an __________ handshake and direct eye contact.

• curt

• assertive

• disgruntled

• effusive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When __________ fans ran onto the field after their team lost, officials were afraid that a full-fledged riot was brewing.

• effusive

• disgruntled

• curt

• assertive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Because Uncle Mark is not a very _________ person, he often suppresses feelings and has a hard time explaining his complex emotions.

• disgruntled

• effusive

• curt

• assertive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4