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Tone Words

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

displaying superiority; patronizing

(a)  

2.

a longing for something past; homesickness

(a)  

3.

having contrary feelings or attitudes, uncertain as to course of action

(a)  

4.

showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

(a)  

5.

having the primary purpose of teaching or instructing; instructional

(a)  

6.

boringly scholarly or academic

(a)  

7.

overly rich; wealthy; lavish

(a)  

8.

distressed, wronged, injured

(a)  

9.

angered at something unjust or wrong

(a)  

10.

marked by cynicism and rancor; unpleasant in coldness;exhibiting strong hatred as a result of pain/grief

(a)  

11.

serious and sincere

(a)  

12.

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate

(a)  

13.

grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic

(a)  

14.

characterized by whim;fanciful, unpredictable

(a)  

15.

hostile and aggressive combative; quarrelsome; waging war

(a)  

16.

comforting; encouraging

(a)  

17.

curious or inquiring

(a)  

18.

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

(a)  

19.

Tearful, mournful

(a)  

20.

expressing great praise

(a)  

21.

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

(a)  

22.

morally upright; just

(a)  

23.

taking time to think carefully about things; thoughtful

(a)  

24.

cheerful; carefree

(a)  

25.

Factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased

(a)  

26.

weird; mysterious; strange and frightening

(a)  

27.

of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

(a)  

28.

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

(a)  

29.

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

(a)  

30.

depression of spirits; gloomy; weary

(a)  

31.

respectful; factual; following accepted styles/rules

(a)  

32.

yearning, desire

(a)  

33.

grisly, gruesome; horrible, distressing; having death as a subject

(a)  

34.

hopeful and confident about the future

(a)  

35.

seeing the worst side of things; no hope

(a)  

36.

awe-struck; admiring; fascinating

(a)  

37.

providing encouragement or emotional help

(a)  

38.

firmly fixed; constant, not moving or changing

(a)  

39.

make or become united, uniform, or whole.

(a)  

40.

shining, bright; giving forth light or energy

(a)  

41.

severe mental or physical pain or suffering

(a)  

42.

deeply upset and agitated

(a)