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WorksheetsTone, Mood, Voice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 23mins
Change the tone of this sentence:
The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard!
Select the text where the author's tone is positive:
The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!
You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.
Select the text where the author's tone is negative:
The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!
You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.
Authors choose their words with (a) .
Which sentence sounds more serious?
I need to speak to you outside.
Necesito hablar contigo afuera.
Hey, can I speak to you outside real quick?
Oye, ¿puedo hablar contigo afuera rapidito?
(a) is the writer's attitude expressed in their writing.
Select the text where the author's tone is negative:
My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.
My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.
Select the text where the author's tone is positive:
Why is that weirdo calling me again after all this time?
I’m so excited that he called! I’ve been hoping to hear from him.
Select the text where the author's tone is negative:
My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.
My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.
Select the text where the author's tone is positive:
My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.
My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.
Change the tone of this sentence:
School is dull and unexciting.
The tranquil waters of the lake reflected the soft moonlight like glass.
Select the tone of the text:
peaceful
anxious
The glassy water reflected the sinister moonlight. The long shadows of trees reached ominously across the lake.
Select the tone of the text:
threatening
playful
I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.
Select the tone of the text:
peaceful
anxious
I stepped in front of the exhilarating stage lights. My heart leapt with excitement as I heard the enlivening sound of applause.
Select the tone of the text:
ominous
enthusiastic
What is the tone of the following text? "I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
pleased
angry
happy
suspicious
Change the tone of this passage:
She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.
Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?
Father: We are going to Disney World!
Son: Yay!!!!
Irritated
annoyed
excited
uninterested
It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" In what tone did the Gators's reply?
calm
serious
happy
enthusiastic
Change the tone of this passage from angry to excited:
I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.
