WorksheetsMood
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Worksheet time: 17mins
This reflects the general atmosphere of a piece of literature.
Tone
Mood
One by one, the presents started coming in. Shelia couldn't help but smile. She squealed in delight as she saw a big gift wrapped in a yellow gift wrapper. She knew exactly what it was. It was the giant teddy bear she saw the other day. The bear was wearing a yellow dress that looked like her grandmother's favorite sundress.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Mourning
Excitement
Fear
Pensive
You step outside your tent, awakened by the chirping of birds. The sun has not risen, but the brightness of the day was slowly washing over the island. You walk on the seemingly endless trail of white sand. The tide was low, and the sand was soft and cold on your feet. You watched the waves crash softly on the shore, washing off your dainty footprints.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Crazy
Chaotic
Jubilant
Peaceful
Basha looked left and right. Her hands felt cold, sweat dripping down her face. She wondered why her parents were not here yet. They were supposed to be here an hour ago. Her classmates had gone home already, and she was the only one left. Ms. Celine, her teacher, sat beside her to keep her calm.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Calm
Nervous
Pensive
Excited
Every Morning on his way to the supermarket to buy baking ingredients, Allen would admire the shiny blue bicycle on display at the shop. He has been eyeing it for two months now, saving up by selling homemade cookies. "A hundred dollars to go, and you'll be mine soon," Allen affirmed to himself with a smile.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Hopeful
Excited
Melancholic
Relaxed
Mr. Reyes handed out the test papers. The whole class held their pencils tight. As the clock struck 8:00, they started answering their test. The whole room fell silent. The only thing you could hear was the ticking of the wall clock. Ben was so focused, yet so nervous that the rustling of the pages turning made him constantly check the time. He could feel the sweat forming on his forehead while writing.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Creepy
Nostalgic
Mysterious
Tense
Oh, I wish the ground would eat me right now! I can't believe that I just happened! And right in front of everyone! I was trying to look and act cute while sipping my milk tea when the mustard bottle popped and spilled mustard all over Jana's sandwich. I laughed so hard that my drink came out of my nose!
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Bitter
Amused
Embarrassed
Calm
Marvin is always on his laptop playing those annoying computer games. I rarely get to talk to him because he explodes whenever he gets disturbed. I really wish he'd stop to spend some time with me.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Supportive
Hopeful
Irritated
Clueless
The vet left Mr. Jude and his buddy Lemon alone. He wiped his tears as he turned around to leave. This must be so heartbreaking for Mr. Jude, he thought. Mr. Jude's wife and son had recently died, and he only had his dog of 18 years to keep him company. He closed the door as he heard Mr. Jude whisper in between sobbing, "Rest now, Lemon. I'll to be okay"
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Happy
Heartbroken
Festive
Calm
Dad sprinted, trying to hide his present before Mom got back from our neighbor's house. My brother speedily got on his feet and opened the door for mom when she came in. I tried to talk to her to delay her entrance. We kept glancing inside to check if Dad was already giving us the go signal! When we saw Dad going down the stairs, we let Mom in. Suddenly, our dog, Miso, ran down the stairs, carrying the gift bag that my dad had stashed away! He thought they were playing fetch!
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Excited
Annoyed
Melancholic
Boring
The tall man raised his dark glasses and lowered his hat to cover his face. He sat in the dark corner of the theater, slowly moving his head to the music. When the pianist finished playing, he stood up and left.
Which of the following best describes the mood of the passage?
Jealous
Dreamy
Thankful
Mysterious
These are the emotions you (the reader) feel while reading a story or poem.
Mood
Tone
I zipped up my bag and looked around. "Ready to go?" my dad asked. I nodded. That was a lie. I never wanted to leave. We've talked about this for almost a year, but I'm still reluctant to give up this place. Tomorrow, I'll be waking up in a different house and a different country. I don't think I'm ready for that either.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Indifferent
Excitement
Nervous
Chipper
Regina arrived in India on a particularly busy day. She rode a bus filled with other commuters. A man had a cage filled with chickens who clucked all the way to the market. Children were crying in bus, and shops were selling random items and trinkets. She tried to compose herself, but as she walked across the market, she was welcomed by noisy vendors and rushing shoppers, food stalls being set up, and a whole cart of vegetables spilling right in front of her.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Mellow
Chaotic
Peaceful
Lonely
Alexandra dreaded this day. She knew she'd stick out like a sore finger in her new school. She was the only one with brown skin and black hair. She was afraid they'd laugh at her accent too. Mrs. Cooper, her homeroom teacher, was a pleasant lady and said, "We're so glad you're here." Her classmates were lovely too. Two of them, Donnie and Michelle, sat with her during lunch. Before the day ended, Alexandra felt like she belonged in her new school.
Sentimental
Ecstatic
Nostalgic
Relieved
My older brother always picks on me when our parents are not around. He takes my lunch money so he can buy junk food at the nearby snack store. Someday, I know I will be able to get back at him. Just wait till I get bigger and stronger.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Confused
Vengeful
Loving
Hopeful
Corbin sat down on the swing. He wished he had spent more time with his Aunt Jada this weekend. She was the one who took care of him when he was little. She was his first best friend. When they moved, he barely spoke to his aunt. He began to remember all the fun stuff they did together, and he felt guilty he had chosen to stay locked up in his room rather than keep her company.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Joyous
Content
Violent
Disappointed
Captain Edward called his crew. "Look," he said, "the storm passed." For a few minutes, the whole ship crew stood on deck, looking at how the ocean was almost flat. You could see the nearby island. The sky was clear, except for a few wisps of clouds. Everything was still and quiet. The men stood motionless, relieved that they had survived the storm at sea.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage
Calm
Envious
Distressed
Intimidated
Desmond checked his surroundings. He was sure that nobody was watching him. he placed Julian's phone inside Robert's bag. He knew Julian would be mad if his phone went missing. Surely, Robert and Julian would fight over this and he could be Julians's best friend again.
Which of the following best describes the mood of the passage?
Sly
Anxious
Irritated
Surpised
The Little League cheered loudly! It was their first win this season. The parents proudly embraced their children, regardless of whether they played. The town's ice cream shop offered free ice cream for everyone who watched the game. Everyone was so happy and proud of the little athletes.
Which of the following best describes the mood of the passage?
Joyous
Merciless
Dramatic
Tense
The cardinals took slow steps in two straight lines. Their heads bowed, whispering Latin prayers for the dead. As they approached the pedestal where the deceased Pope lay, one by one, they knelt, praying that are granted the wisdom to choose the new head of the Church.
Which of the following best describes the mood of the passage?
Grumpy
Gloomy
Confused
Light-Hearted
There was a small clearing in the woods, with two trees making an arched just about my size. The moment I stepped inside, beautiful shiny creatures placed a flower crown on my head. One of them flew in front of me, and I held out my hand for her to stand on. She was also so tiny and beautiful and shiny. Her ears were pointed and her voice sounded like a beautiful melody!
Which of the following describes the mood of the following passage?
Passionate
Moody
Apprehensive
Playful
Every Christmas Eve, I sit on my favorite chair, remembering my favorite Christmas memory. My sisters were happily decorating the tree, and my little brother was singing "Jingle Bells" loudly. My dad was teaching me how to make his famous s'mores pie. My mom was busy making mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing. Out of the blue, my grandpa comes in with a puppy in his arms. I can still hear everyone's laughter and my brother's squeals of joy if I listen hard enough.
Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?
Nostalgic
Festive
Excited
Hopeful
