Tone Practice

Churchgoers should be serious if the occasion is _________.

• somber

• effusive

• disdainful

• obscure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

You can keep your _________ comments to yourself," said the man as he walked away.

• somber

• obscure

• forthright

• scornful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

My mom is angry with me, but I wish she would speak with me without being so ___________.

• disdainful

• turgid

• ambivalent

• pretentious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Her boyfriend said something __________ about her past, so she attacked him.

• precise

• ambivalent

• inflammatory

• pretentious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Bullies tend to make __________ comments that make others feel small and unimportant.

• narcissistic

• turgid

• ambivalent

• patronizing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The teacher read a _________ card that made her smile a sad smile and shed a tear while having read it.

• scornful

• malicious

• poignant

• disdainful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

You clearly haven't been doing your part to keep this team on track. It's time to step up and start pulling your weight around here.
Choose the correct tone word to describe the text.

• accusatory

• aloof

• ambiguous

• ambivalent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The data shows a clear trend, but the underlying reasons are complex and open to interpretation. More research is needed to fully understand the implications."
Choose the correct tone word to describe the text.

• analytical

• antiquated

• belligerent

• cautionary

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

" I just can't seem to make up my mind about this decision. There are good arguments on both sides, and I'm torn about what to do."
Choose the correct tone word to describe the text.

• charismatic

• conciliatory

• condescending

• ambivalent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

"I understand that you are upset, and I'm here to listen and try to find a solution that works for everyone. Let's work together to find a way forward."
Choose the correct tone word to describe the text.

• conversational

• convoluted

• cyunical

• conciliatory

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B