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Tone set 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

bad-tempered and unfriendly

a)

testy

b)

surly

c)

romantic

d)

reverent

2.

argumentative in nature; confrontational

a)

quarrelsome

b)

taunting

c)

wry

d)

zealous

3.

having or showing zeal or enthusiasm

a)

scornful

b)

wistful

c)

snooty

d)

zealous

4.

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

a)

reverent

b)

somber

c)

resigned

d)

sober

5.

showing disapproval of or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower class

a)

snooty

b)

vexed

c)

resigned

d)

staid

6.

grimly mocking or cynical

a)

vibrant

b)

somber

c)

sardonic

d)

wry

7.

conducive to or characterized by the expression of love; of, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized view of reality

a)

staid

b)

romantic

c)

seductive

d)

wistful

8.

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy; oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave

(a)  

9.

full of energy and enthusiasm; (of color) bright and striking

(a)  

10.

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way; acting or behaving in a capricious (unpredictable) manner

(a)  

11.

sedate, respectful, and unadventurous

(a)  

12.

easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered

a)

testy

b)

surly

c)

vexed

d)

reverent

13.

feeling or expressing contempt or derision

a)

wistful

b)

quarrelsome

c)

scornful

d)

taunting

14.

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

a)

resigned

b)

sardonic

c)

vibrant

d)

wistful

15.

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor; (of a person’s face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance

(a)  

16.

making or becoming more serious, sensible, and solemn

(a)  

17.

provoking or challenging (someone) with insulting remarks

(a)  

18.

(of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic; annoyed, frustrated, worried

a)

vexed

b)

resigned

c)

zealous

d)

whimsical

19.

having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

a)

quarrelsome

b)

resigned

c)

staid

d)

scornful

20.

tempting and attractive; enticing

a)

seductive

b)

romantic

c)

taunting

d)

vibrant