Identifying tone

What tone is used in the sentence: I love standing in long lines; it’s not like I have anything better to do.

• Cheerful

• Sarcastic

• Fearful

• Regretful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: The haunted tree loomed over me and its prickly branches cast disturbing shadows around my feet.

• Optimistic

• Annoyed

• Fearful

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: The trip has gone by way too fast; I wish I had gotten out of the hotel room more.

• Regretful

• Pessimistic

• Angry

• Serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: She probably couldn’t even find the way home from her own driveway.

• Cheerful

• Optimistic

• Arrogant

• Formal

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: I got a bad grade on my test so I will probably fail the whole class, and never get into college.

• Optimistic

• Angry

• Formal

• Pessimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: I am sick of hearing you talk about it, and I don’t want to hear another word from you for as long as we both live.

• Positive

• Aggressive

• Sarcastic

• Serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the tone used in the sentence: Despite our falling out, I’m certain we will become friends again because my apology cake tastes unbelievable.

• Optimistic

• Cheerful

• Annoyed

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: The sandwiches are overrated; the bread is all soggy and it makes me want to vomit.

• Pessimistic

• Disgusted

• Annoyed

• Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: The coral reefs are dying; we must work together to save our beautiful ecosystem before it’s too late.

• Pessimistic

• Passionate

• Excited

• Annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is used in the sentence: I cannot wait to get my hands on one of the new iPhones.

• Passionate

• Optimistic

• Excited

• Secretive

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4