Tone Words (List 4)

Which word best describes someone who is "disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved; restrained"?

• Ridiculous

• Reticent

• Capricious

• Antagonistic

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "reassuring" as used in the sentence: "Her smile was reassuring after the scary movie"?

• To make someone more worried

• To restore confidence or comfort

• To act in opposition

• To show little emotion

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which tone word means "deeply respectful; showing great esteem"?

• Reverent

• Apathetic

• Psychotic

• Sharp

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The teacher's severe look made the students quiet," what does "severe" mean?

• Calm and peaceful

• Harsh or stern

• Ridiculous or funny

• Questioning or curious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best fits the following definition: "having or showing little or no emotion; indifferent or unresponsive"?

• Anxious

• Apathetic

• Candid

• Reassuring

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read the sentence: "His capricious behavior made it hard to predict what he would do next." Based on the context, what does "capricious" mean?

• Calm and steady

• Flighty and unpredictable

• Deeply respectful

• Ridiculous and laughable

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word would best describe a person who is "struck with fear, dread, or consternation"?

• Shocked

• Calm

• Candid

• Reassuring

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The journalist's candid report revealed the truth about the event," what does "candid" mean?

• Reserved and quiet

• Frank and sincere

• Hostile and unfriendly

• Absurd and laughable

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes someone who is "acting in opposition; hostile; unfriendly"?

• Antagonistic

• Reassuring

• Reticent

• Calm

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read the sentence: "The comedian's joke was so ridiculous that everyone laughed." What does "ridiculous" mean in this context?

• Deeply respectful

• Absurd or laughable

• Calm and peaceful

• Serious or stern

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A