Writer/Speaker's attitude/feelings/tone

Not only does fast food cause diabetes, obesity and other physical problems, it also negatively affects our mental health in different ways.

What is the writer's attitude towards fast food?

• critical

• appreciative

• doubtful

• excited

At first, I thought that this virus was just like any other ordinary virus.

I really had no idea that this virus would cause that much harm to our bodies.

-> What is the writer's attitude towards the virus?

• indifferent

• shocked

• thrilled

• disappointed

What is another word for 'indifferent'?

• unsatisfied

• uninterested

• unhappy

• understanding

Although many people say that this product is good, I'm not so sure about that. I've heard bad reviews about it on social media.

-> What is the tone of the writer?

• confused

• pleased

• upset

• sceptical/skeptical

'I'm really excited to show you our latest TV model. Our team has been working for years on this design and we're confident that it can revolutionize everyone's TV- watching experience,' the employee said.

-> What is the employee's tone in the above quote?

• annoyed

• enthusiastic

• impressed

• disgusted

I went into the store. The ceiling was covered with shining gemstones and the four walls of the shop had different types of wallpaper. I have never seen a store like this, and that made me curious, so I walked in...

-> What is the writer's feeling towards the store?

• amused

• bored

• cautious

• displeased

Which of the following are synonyms of 'amused'?

(Hint: There's more than one answer.)

• fascinated

• intrigued

• interested

• confused

My friend was extremely nervous about the roller-coaster ride. So, Nick told him, 'What's the worst that can happen? You're not jumping off a cliff or being fed to live sharks.'

-> What is Nick's tone in the above quote?

• encouraging

• intrigued

• caring

• humourous

Emily promised me that there wouldn't be any scary animals in the house, and she was right - there were only two spiders on the wall and a snake making circles in the garden.

-> What is the writer's tone? (Hint: There's more than one answer.)

• terrified

• ironic

• sarcastic

• petrified

Which of the following is ironic?

• Daisy hasn't made a cake before, but she made a very delicious cake.

• Mary, who is good at Maths, won a Maths competition.

• Jenny broke her arm. However, she says she won't give up her dream of becoming an athlete.

• An elderly woman died of COVID-19 after taking three shots of the COVID vaccine.