Identifying Tone in Text Practice 1

Read the following sentence: "The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was met with widespread acclaim and excitement." What is the tone of this sentence?

• Sad

• Excited

• Angry

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word in the following sentence helps convey a positive tone? "The new park is a wonderful addition to our community, providing a beautiful space for families to gather."

• New

• Wonderful

• Space

• Families

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following statement: "The author claims that the new policy will improve education, but this is just their opinion." Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Both

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the tone of the following sentence? "Despite the challenges, the team remained optimistic about their chances of success."

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Neutral

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word in the following sentence indicates a negative tone? "The dilapidated building was an eyesore in the otherwise charming neighborhood."

• Building

• Eyesore

• Charming

• Neighborhood

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following statement: "The report states that the new bridge is 500 meters long." Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Both

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the tone of the following sentence? "The teacher's instructions were clear and concise, making it easy for students to understand."

• Confusing

• Clear

• Angry

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word in the following sentence helps convey a tone of urgency? "The firefighters acted swiftly to extinguish the blaze before it spread further."

• Swiftly

• Extinguish

• Blaze

• Further

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4