A fact is something that can be __ true or false
proven
Tone can be happy, sad, serious, or _____.
cheerful.
The audience is the ____ a writer wants to reach.
group
I made the cake myself.” “Myself” is an ____ pronoun.
intensive
__ and “yours” are both possessive pronouns.
mine
An opinion is based on someone’s __.
feeling
The words an author chooses can show the _____
tone
Writing for children uses _____ words and ideas.
simple
She herself finished the project.” “Herself” is used for __.
emphasis
Possessive pronouns do not need an __.
apostrophe
The sky is blue” is an example of a __.
fact
Tone helps readers understand the author’s ____
mood
An article for scientists will have _____ language.
informal
Reflexive pronouns always end with _ or _.
Self or selves
That book is mine” shows __.
ownership
“Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor” is an example of an __.
opinion
A scary story might have a _____ tone.
scary
Knowing your audience helps you decide what ______ to use.
language
They did it themselves” uses a __ pronoun.
reflexive
His, her, its, our, their” are all __ pronouns.
possessive
Facts can be checked by using __ or research.
evidence
A letter to a friend often has a ____ tone.
light
A text message to a friend is written for a ______ audience.
technical
“Itself” can be reflexive or __.
intensive
"Whose” is used to ask about __.
ownership