Yet Another Practice for the SAT Tone Words

Question 1

I can tell they are in love by his _____ tone when he speaks to her.

Accepted Answer

affectionate

Question 2

Which word is an antonym for disdainful?

Accepted Answer

reverent

Question 3

Your passion and intensity were obvious in your ___________ plea for equal pay in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

vehement

Question 4

Sadly, if we don't see some change in policy, I feel _____ about our future as a country.

Accepted Answer

pessimistic

Question 5

I need an honest answer; please be ____ with me!

Accepted Answer

frank

Question 6

The tone of my textbook is __________; it is factual and doesn't reflect any point of view.

Accepted Answer

neutral

Question 7

Your _____ tone is going to make him angry, and he will react.

Accepted Answer

provocative

Question 8

Today's youth is dedicated to improving our planet; therefore, I feel __________about the future.

Accepted Answer

optimistic

Question 9

Which word is a synonym for objective?

Accepted Answer

neutral

Question 10

I can tell by your _____ tone that you don't believe me.

Accepted Answer

incredulous

Question 11

Which word is an antonym for complimentary?

Accepted Answer

mocking

Question 12

What connotation does the word "optimistic" have?

Accepted Answer

positive

Question 13

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. protested ______(ly) against the injustice of bigotry.

Accepted Answer

indignant

Question 14

Our supportive coach was _________ when we lost the game; he was concerned about team morale.

Accepted Answer

sympathetic

Question 15

Which word is a synonym for intense?

Accepted Answer

vehement

Question 16

Your respect for your teacher is obvious by your _____ tone when you speak to her.

Accepted Answer

reverent

Question 17

I feel_____ about my prom dress; I like both the blue and the pink one equally.

Accepted Answer

ambivalent

Question 18

Which connotation does the word "indignant" have?

Accepted Answer

negative

Question 19

Which word is an antonym for decisive?

Accepted Answer

ambivalent

Question 20

Which word is an antonym for biased?

Accepted Answer

neutral

Questions 20