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Tone Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

showing hatred, spite or ill will

a)

pessimistic

b)

malicious

c)

reticent

d)

vindictive

2.

overbearing or feeling superior

a)

arrogant

b)

ambivalent

c)

obsequious

d)

condescneding

3.

tendency to avoid or escape from an issue

a)

apathetic

b)

abstruse

c)

impassioned

d)

evasive

4.

wish to return to a past time

a)

ironic

b)

earnest

c)

nostalgic

d)

irreverent

5.

ridiculous and unreasonable

a)

absurd

b)

malicious

c)

ambivalent

d)

compassionate

6.

having a gloomy view of life

a)

ironic

b)

incredulous

c)

pessimistic

d)

malicious

7.

having or showing little emotion or interest

a)

incredulous

b)

apathetic

c)

abstruse

d)

ambivalent

8.

polite from fear or the hope of gain

a)

vindictive

b)

ironic

c)

pessimistic

d)

obsequious

9.

angry because something is unfair

a)

reticent

b)

apathetic

c)

indignant

d)

absurd

10.

expressing unbelief

a)

vindictive

b)

incredulous

c)

earnest

d)

evasive

11.

saying one thing and meaning the opposite

a)

apathetic

b)

absurd

c)

indignant

d)

ironic

12.

inclined to be silent or secretive

a)

reticent

b)

apathetic

c)

condescending

d)

ambivalent

13.

difficult to understand

a)

evasive

b)

pessimistic

c)

arrogant

d)

abstruse

14.

showing a lack of respect

a)

indignant

b)

irreverent

c)

ironic

d)

impassioned

15.

being attracted to and disgusted by an idea

a)

ambivalent

b)

arrogant

c)

obsequious

d)

compassionate