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Tone words 9 and 10

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is a synonym for disdainful?

a)

satirical

b)

scathing

c)

scornful

d)

satisfied

2.

Which word does have a similar meaning to the others?

a)

smug

b)

self-satisfied

c)

proud

d)

skeptical

3.

Which word is similar to cunning?

a)

solemn

b)

sly

c)

severe

d)

silly

4.

Which is the odd one out?

a)

sharp

b)

scathing

c)

severe

d)

sincere

5.

How could you describe someone who doesn't take him/herself too seriously?

a)

self-justifying

b)

self-mocking

c)

self-pitying

d)

self-satisfied

6.

What is a synonym for boastful?

a)

stern

b)

strident

c)

swaggering

d)

touchy

7.

Which word is not the contrary of straightforward?

a)

indirect

b)

ambiguous

c)

unclear

d)

understated

8.

Which word describes a loud, powerful voice?

a)

stentorian

b)

subdued

c)

trenchant

d)

stunned

9.

Which is the odd one out?

a)

thoughtful

b)

pensive

c)

taunting

d)

reflective

10.

How do you describe someone who gets very easily offended or irritated?

a)

taunting

b)

touchy

c)

rueful

d)

obsequious