Tone and Mood
What is the best definition of tone?
A. The sequence of events in a text
B. The author’s attitude toward the subject
C. The emotional atmosphere a text creates for the reader
D. The lesson of the story
B. the author's attitude toward the subject
Read the sentence: Marcus agreed only begrudgingly, complaining the whole time as he helped clean the gym.
What does begrudgingly most nearly mean?
A. reluctantly
B. eagerly
C. proudly
D. quickly
School cafeterias should offer more fresh food. Fresh fruits and vegetables help students stay healthy and focused during the day. In one survey, most students said they would choose fruit if it were offered daily. Schools should improve lunch options so students can make healthier choices.
Which sentence is the claim?
A. Fresh fruits and vegetables help students stay healthy and focused during the day.
B. In one survey, most students said they would choose fruit if it were offered daily.
C. Schools should improve lunch options so students can make healthier choices.
D. School cafeterias should offer more fresh food.
D. School cafeterias should offer more fresh food.
Name one noun in the sentence, “Jordan quickly grabbed his backpack before leaving."
Jordan; backpack
Name the adjective in the sentence, “The nervous student waited outside."
nervous
What is the best definition of mood?
A. The emotional atmosphere a text creates for the reader
B. The author’s attitude towards the subject
C. The conflict between characters
D. The speaker’s point of view
A. The emotional atmosphere a text creates for the reader
Read the sentence: The principal issued an edict that all students must wear their ID badges at all times.
What does edict most nearly mean?
A. suggestion
B. joke
C. rumor
D. official order
D. official order
Students should have a later school start time. Teenagers need more sleep to stay alert and learn well. Research shows that many teens do not get the recommended amount of sleep each night. For these reasons, schools should begin later in the morning.
Which sentence is the reason?
A. Students should have a later school start time.
B. Teenagers need more sleep to stay alert and learn well.
C. Research shows that many teens do not get the recommended amount of sleep each night.
D. For these reasons, schools should begin later in the morning.
B. Teenagers need more sleep to stay alert and learn well.
Name the pronoun in the sentence, “They decided to postpone the meeting.”
They
Name the conjunction in the sentence, "We wanted to leave, but the bus had not arrived."
but
Read this line from Night: “My father had remained near the block, leaning against the wall. Then he began to run, to try to catch up with us.” What mood does this create?
A. Pride
B. Joy
C. Comfort
D. Suspense
D. Suspense
Read the sentence: The cacophony of car horns, sirens, and shouting made it hard to think.
What does cacophony most nearly mean?
A. peaceful silence
B. loud, harsh noise
C. beautiful music
D. private conversation
B. loud, harsh noise
Our town should build more bike lanes. Bike lanes make streets safer for cyclists and drivers. In nearby cities that added bike lanes, accidents involving bicycles decreased. Clearly, adding bike lanes would benefit the community.
Which sentence is the evidence?
A. Our town should build more bike lanes.
B. Bike lanes make streets safer for cyclists and drivers.
C. In nearby cities that added bike lanes, accidents involving bicycles decreased.
D. Clearly, adding bike lanes would benefit the community.
C. In nearby cities that added bike lanes, accidents involving bicycles decreased.
Name the verb in the sentence, “The audience applauded after the performance."
applauded
Identify either adjective in the sentence, “The remarkably talented musician performed a difficult piece.”
talented; difficult
Read this line from Night: “One more hour. Then we would know the verdict: death or reprieve.” What tone does this line create?
A. Fearful
B. Playful
C. Hopeful
D. Relaxed
A. Fearful
Read the sentence: After the storm began, the cabin became a sanctuary where the hikers finally felt safe.
What does sanctuary most nearly mean?
A. hiding place
B. dangerous cliff
C. noisy shelter
D. crowded path
A. hiding place
Libraries should stay open later after school. Many students need a quiet place to study, use computers, or get homework help. One librarian reported that every available seat is filled by 4:00 p.m. Libraries should extend their hours so more students can get the support they need.
Which sentence is the conclusion?
A. Libraries should stay open later after school.
B. Many students need a quiet place to study, use computers, or get homework help.
C. One librarian reported that every available seat is filled by 4:00 p.m.
D. Libraries should extend their hours so more students can get the support they need.
D. Libraries should extend their hours so more students can get the support they need.
In the sentence, “The committee reached a decision after it reviewed the evidence,” what does the pronoun it refer to?
The committee
In the sentence, “The speaker confidently presented her argument,” which word does the adverb 'confidently' modify?
presented
Which group of words would most likely create a tense tone or mood?
A. breeze, meadow, sunlight
B. laughter, party, celebration
C. verdict, choked, death
D. nap, calm, quiet
C. verdict, choked, death
Read the sentence: The math problem completely baffled Jenna, so she asked her teacher to explain it again.
What does baffled most nearly mean?
A. amused
B. worried
C. inspired
D. confused
D. confused
PE classes should include more choice. When students can choose activities they enjoy, they are more likely to participate. At one school, participation increased after students were allowed to choose between walking, yoga, and team sports. Schools should redesign PE so students are more engaged.
Which sentence is the reason?
A. PE classes should include more choice
B. participation increased at one school
C. students are more likely to participate
D. schools should redesign PE
C. students are more likely to participate
Identify the verb in the sentence, "The soup is delicious."
Is
In the sentence, “The unusually quiet classroom became noisy after lunch,” which word is an adverb modifying an adjective?
unusually