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Vocabulary for Tone Flashcards

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  1. Which word makes feedback sound encouraging?

    Answer: Promising

    'Promising' highlights potential and encourages improvement.

  2. 'Kindly refrain from using the kitchen after 9 PM.' The tone is:

    Answer: Politely firm

    'Kindly refrain' delivers a firm rule in a polite way.

  3. Which word signals an apologetic tone?

    Answer: Regret

    'Regret' expresses apology for something gone wrong.

  4. A review reads 'mediocre at best.' The tone is:

    Answer: Critical

    'Mediocre at best' conveys a disappointed, critical tone.

  5. Which word best conveys warmth in a thank-you note?

    Answer: Heartfelt

    'Heartfelt' adds genuine warmth and sincerity.

  6. 'As you should already know...' carries a tone that is:

    Answer: Condescending

    'As you should already know' talks down to the reader, sounding condescending.

  7. Which word makes a statement sound more tentative?

    Answer: Perhaps

    'Perhaps' introduces doubt, making the tone tentative.