Tone of Passages Quiz

Why does this stuff always happen to me? Brad thought, feeling a bit dramatic. First, I forget a really important meeting, and no one tells me until it's too late - typical! Then, like it's planned, my boss gives me a huge project and wants it done super fast. And the icing on the cake? I left my wallet on the bus. Can you believe that?

• funny

• feeling sorry for himself

• hopeful

• sad

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'feeling sorry for himself' because Brad is focusing on negative events happening to him and expressing self-pity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Can you believe what the city council did now? First, they made new parking rules - we can't park in front of our houses without a special permit. And now, they want to put a new tax on gas to make a road bigger. This road is already really wide. It seems like they just want us to be stuck in traffic because of road work. Don't you think it's time to tell the city council enough is enough?

• objective

• angry

• surprised

• joyous

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'angry' because the speaker expresses frustration and dissatisfaction with the city council's decisions regarding parking rules and gas tax for road expansion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Let's all come together this bright afternoon to remember and honor sixteen brave miners—our friends and neighbors. Yesterday, a terrible fire deep under the ground took their lives too soon. They were brave and left us too early, leaving behind their families who now look up to the sky, wondering why. Let's say our heartfelt goodbyes and keep their memories in our hearts.

• forgiving

• sorrowful

• angry

• comedic

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'sorrowful' because the passage describes a tragic event where sixteen miners lost their lives in a fire, evoking feelings of deep sadness and grief.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Hey! Did you know we're not doing the best job teaching our teens? It's really important we come together and show them how cool and important learning is for their future. Let's give them all the great tools they need to succeed!

• impassioned

• mocking

• ironic

• joyous

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'impassioned' because the tone of the message is enthusiastic and passionate about the importance of teaching teens, not mocking, ironic, or joyous.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Picture this: It's February, and everything outside is wet and gray. What do you think I start dreaming about?

Yes! Warm beaches, tasty fruits, and beautiful sunsets. I wish I could save enough money for a vacation in winter! Maybe next year, I'll be lucky and win the lottery. Until then, it's just me, looking at travel magazines and wishing a lot.

• unsure

• happy

• wishing

• understanding

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'wishing' because the passage mentions the person dreaming about warm beaches and sunsets, wishing for a vacation in winter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Imagine it's the end of summer and the start of fall. A beautiful ibis bird with sunset-colored wings rests in an old tree. The garden, once full of colors, now has flowers and leaves falling down. Some flowers like the magnolia are turning into the soil, but others like the ironweeds still stand tall. The five o'clock flowers still bloom, showing life goes on, but the oriole's nest is empty, waiting. The last flowers of the season share a sweet smell that tells stories of those who are no longer with us, reaching from the cotton fields into our homes. How does this picture make you feel?

• happy and fun

• sad and thoughtful

• funny and silly

• scary and exciting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'sad and thoughtful' because the description of the scene evokes feelings of nostalgia, change, and reflection, which typically lead to a sense of sadness and thoughtfulness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Imagine you're on an exciting adventure! Which words would make you feel super excited and on the edge of your seat?

• Roared, crashed, thundered, popped

• Drifted, row, and reached.

• Strolled, jogged, and faster.

• Gathered, hid and vanished

Answer explanation

The words 'roared, crashed, thundered, popped' evoke excitement and tension, making the reader feel super excited and on the edge of their seat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

🌪️ Alert! A tornado warning has been issued, meaning a tornado might come our way very soon.

What does 'imminent' mean in this context?

• Near, soon

• Far, distant

• Impossible, difficult

• Important, crucial

Answer explanation

In this context, 'imminent' means near or soon, indicating that a tornado might come our way very soon after the warning has been issued.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Imagine it's the last day before summer break, and there's a student running around their room, looking under books, and searching through lots of papers. What word describes this student, who is quickly trying to find their homework to hand in on time to pass the class?

• Forgetful

• Regretful

• Sympathetic

• Frantic

Answer explanation

The correct word to describe the student in this scenario is 'Frantic' as they are quickly trying to find their homework to hand in on time before summer break.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Picture the smell of fresh bread and sweet treats in the air, pulling people in. This is Maria's bakery, a dream she made come true. She worked very hard, facing good and bad times, to open her bakery. Now, she feels very happy and proud. What does this story mainly tell us about Maria's adventure?

• frustration

• indifference

• joy and pride

• sadness

Answer explanation

The story mainly tells us about Maria's adventure of joy and pride as she worked hard to open her bakery and now feels very happy and proud.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3