Tone Practice

Churchgoers should be serious if the occasion is _________.

• somber

• effusive

• disdainful

• obscure

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

• somber

• obscure

• forthright

• scornful

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

• disdainful

• turgid

• ambivalent

• pretentious

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

• precise

• ambivalent

• inflammatory

• pretentious

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

• narcissistic

• turgid

• ambivalent

• patronizing

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

• scornful

• malicious

• poignant

• disdainful

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

"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

" 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

"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