Read the following student's journal entry:

My sister really gets on my nerves. If anything happens at school, she's the first to tell Mom and Dad about it. When she gets home from practice, we are really going to have this out. She says I get on her nerves too. We may have the battle of the century, but I'm ready for this argument. Bring it on.

What is the tone of the journal entry?

Read the following student's journal entry:

I know I've studied. I know I've gone over my notes a hundred times, but I can't help it. I'm really stressed out about this test. If I don't make at least 85, it will pull my grade down so low that I might be put on probation for the track team. I'm going to try very hard to relax, and then I'll go over my notes one more time.

What is the tone of this journal entry?

Read the following student's journal entry:

Well, I thought I had won that argument, but Mom and Dad took her side!!! Did they even listen to my side? Noooo... they only listened to her side of the story, and then they took my phone for a week! This is so unfair!

What is the tone of the journal entry?

Read the following student's journal entry:

OK, I didn't make the "A" on my algebra test. I worked so hard! I'm not giving up though! I'll renew my efforts to review my notes every night, I'll ask questions if I'm not sure, I'll focus on my teacher. Next week, I WILL get that "A"!

What is the tone of the journal entry?

Read the following student's journal entry:

Nothing is going right...NOTHING!!! I almost missed the bus, I was tardy for second period, and now the zipper on my bookbag is stuck. Worst of all, Mom called me "Mr. Grumpy Pants" in front of the kids at the bus stop. Can anything else go wrong this morning?

What is the tone of the journal entry?

Read the following student's journal entry:

When I watch that woman on TV, I can't help but wonder who she thinks she is! She acts so snooty...like she thinks she's better than all of us. It's obvious that she tries to act so formal and fancy.

Which word describes the woman in the journal entry?

Read the following student's journal entry:

My teacher had to report for jury duty. She said that the lawyers and judge all asked the potential jurors questions to make sure that their decision would be fair and impartial.

Which word describes an antonym of the desired jurors?

Using context clues, select the word that best completes the sentence:

The ________________ politician used big words and very formal language in his attempt to win the election. However, the voters knew that he was just pretending to be better than everyone else.

Using context clues, select the word that best completes the sentence:

Grandma was very _______________ of the gift I sent her for her birthday. In fact, she bragged about me on FB and sent me a very sweet thank-you note.

The tornado ripped through the small town at midnight when most of the residents were asleep. It toppled trees and downed power lines. It demolished every house on Main Street, and killed twenty-two people.

Which word best describes the tornado?

All night the mama dog stood watch over her litter of pups. No one or no thing was going to hurt her pups. She would make sure of that.

Which word best describes the mama dog?

The car hung over the side of the cliff. Only the two back tires were on the ground. Even a small gust of wind would surely push the car over.

Which word best describes the situation of the car?

When Beth moved to the new school, she didn't know any of the other students She wanted to make friends, but she was uncertain if she would be accepted. Finally, she decided the time had come. She hesitantly approached a group of girls in the cafeteria.

Which word best describes Beth?

Because arthritis has settled in my teacher's ankle, she wears a brace to help lessen the pain.

Which word is a synonym for lessen in the sentence?

Billy thought he was buying a good quality television, but when he got it home, he saw at once that it was nothing but junk. The picture was blurry, the sound was distorted, and the remote control wouldn't work.

Which word describes the quality of the television?

"You decide what's for dinner," said Martin to his mother as she rummaged through the refrigerator. "I really don't care what we have. I had a huge lunch at Grandma's house, and I'm not very hungry," he added.

Which word describes Martin's tone?

Becky didn't hesitate. When her sister asked her what she thought about her new boyfriend, Becky told her honestly, "When you're not around, he flirts shamelessly with other girls. I even saw him holding hands with Sandra last weekend at Applebee's," she stated directly.

"I made the team!!!" Brandon shouted as he ran into his dad's garage. "I didn't think I had a chance, but the coach said I have great potential," he announced joyfully.

Which word best describes Brandon's tone?

Although Carried was really boiling mad inside, she tried to act as if she didn't care. She pretended not to notice the girls as they stood whispering. She walked on by with her phone in her hand, acting as is she hadn't a care in the world.

Which of the following best describes Carrie?

The young woman cried __________________ when all of her family was killed in the fire.

Which word best completes the sentence?

The house was decorated with fun, playful, and _____________ decorations.

Older people and little babies are quite ____________ during the cold and flu season.

Which word best completes the sentence?

My neighbor is quite _______________. He has purple plastic bats hanging on posts in his driveway, and he mows the lawn in the middle of the night. He doesn't even use a light.

Which word best completes the sentence?

It was very ________________ when the author of How to be Popular hosted a book signing event and nobody came to it.

Which word best completes the sentence?

The __________________ king ruled his kingdom with kindness. He made sure that everyone had food and a place to live.

Which word best completes the sentence?

When the fortune teller suddenly stopped and refused to tell Sara's future, Sara had a strong sense of ___________.

Which word best completes the sentence?

After Marty had his bubble bath, put on his most comfortable pajamas, and lay down with some bluesy music in his ears, he felt most __________________.

Which word best completes the sentence?

Water is ______________ to life.

When Bob asked his coach how he played football at practice yesterday, the coach was very _____________. He told Bob that he didn't appear focused and didn't give his best effort.

Which word best completes the sentence