Tone Words - List 3

What is the meaning of the word "ecstatic" as used in the following sentence? "She was ecstatic when she received the news of her scholarship."

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes a tone that is "comforting"?

• Reassuring

• Menacing

• Haughty

• Morbid

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

Select the word that means "showing kindness and goodwill."

• Belligerent

• Benevolent

• Disparaging

• Hollow

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

What does the word "menacing" most nearly mean?

• Threatening

• Joyful

• Appreciative

• Detached

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following words best describes a tone that is "optimistic"?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Anxious

• Morbid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

In the sentence, "His haughty attitude made him unpopular," what does "haughty" mean?

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Jovial

• Candid

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which word would best describe a tone that is "reverent"?

• Disrespectful

• Respectful

• Anxious

• Detached

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a character is described as "belligerent," what is their likely attitude?

• Peaceful

• Aggressive

• Comforting

• Appreciative

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best fits a tone that is "candid"?

• Dishonest

• Sincere

• Menacing

• Morbid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "earnest"?

• Insincere

• Serious

• Jovial

• Hollow

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4