tone mood purpose

Read the several sentences and paragraphs to see if you can correctly
identify their tone. Use your instincts, as well as your observations, to

choose the correct tone for each paragraph.
1. Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to
come up here and teach this class for me?
a. sarcastic b. critical c. disrespectful
2. Did you see what he just did? My goodness!
a. insecure b. humorous c. surprised
3. Your essay? Oh, it was just fabulous. Really, I've never seen anything like it.
a. insincere b. critical c. disrespectful
4. This is one of the best essays I've ever seen. It's clear, concise, and
convincing.
a. complimentary b. wistful c. hopeful
5. Bili had stayed up all night preparing for this presentation. He had everything
ready: charts, graphs, lists, statistics. This was the biggest meeting of his
career. He was ready. He smiled as the cab pulled up to Park Avenue, and he
gave the taxi driver an extra-large tip. He entered the building confidently and
pushed #11 on the elevator. Suddenly, as the doors of the elevator closed, he
realized that he had left his briefcase in the cab.
a. cheerful b. ironic c. critical
6. The boy was making silly faces to make his baby sister laugh.
a. nervous b. funny c. calm d. angry
7. Jen stomped her foot because the door was locked, and she could not get in.
8. Rob heard that there were bears in the woods where he was hiking.
9. My mom was listening to soft music and relaxing with her eyes closed.
10. The flower is the most-attractive, colorful, and most fragrant part of many
plants.
a. prettiest b. rarest c. softest d. strongest
Read the sentences below. Choose the correct mood.
1. The popstar arrived, the people quickly gathered around and each one
wanted to greet the famous star.
a. excitement b. gloomy c. suspense d. loneliness
2. The night was dark and stormy. The thunder roared and the lightning
struck. The little girl hid under her bed.
a. excitement b. gloomy c. suspense d. scarry
3. Anton’s smile faded when he saw it was not his uncle coming. He was
waiting for him the whole day.
a. excitement b. disappointment c. suspense d. loneliness
4. The old man sat alone on the bench under a big tree. His shoulders were
dropped and had a faraway look in his eyes.
a. cheerfulness b. disappointment c. suspense d. loneliness
5. The little girl’s eyes lit up when she saw her mother and father coming
and she ran to meet them.
a. cheerfulness b. disappointment c. suspense d. loneliness
6. There are balloons and beautiful decorations all around. Lots of delicious
foods are on the table. Lita’s friends came bringing gifts.
a. scary b. happiness c. sadness d. laziness e.
contentment
7. The relatives gathered around the dying old man. Tears welled up
their eyes as they say their prayers in earnest.
contentment
8. The boy lay on his bed for the whole day doing nothing. His work is piling
up, but he did not care.
contentment
9. Lola sat on her rocking chair while sipping her tea. She is looking at her
blooming flowers in her beautiful garden.
contentment
10. The forest was getting dark. Strange and spooky sounds can be
heard. She could feel a tingling sensation in her spine.
contentment
Identify the purpose of the author in the writings below. Write to

inform, to entertain or to persuade on your answer sheet.
____________ 1. Dogs are the most wonderful pet. They are very loyal to
their master. They can help in times of danger. You should have a dog if
you want to have a companion.
____________ 2. Dogs are mammals. They born their young alive and feed
them with milk.
____________ 3. My pet dog is a husky. Her name is Shakira. She can
follow simple instructions. She is intelligent. I love her very much, she is
my best buddy.
____________ 4. Fish lives in water.
______________ 5. Once there was a fish who sings loudly.
______________ 6. Fish can be the best pet. Try to have one.
______________ 7. We should take good care of Mother Earth. We should
not abuse it. This is the only place we have.
____________ 8. I had a wonderful dream last night. My family went to a
zoo. There were birds of different colors and monkeys. What amazed
me was the giraffe that towered above us.
____________ 9. Guyabano is the best fruit of all. It has many benefits. You
should try it.
___________ 10. The earth is the planet where we live. It has land, air and
water for us to survive.

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identify their tone. Use your instincts, as well as your observations, to

Identify the purpose of the author in the writings below. Write to

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