CELPIP Vocabulary for Tone 3

Question 1

A manager writes 'I am deeply concerned about these results.' The tone is:

Accepted Answer

Serious and worried

Answer

'Deeply concerned' conveys a serious, worried tone.

Question 2

Which word would make a complaint sound more diplomatic?

Accepted Answer

disappointed

Answer

'Disappointed' is measured, while the others are harshly emotional.

Question 3

'Hey, wanna grab lunch later?' The tone is:

Accepted Answer

Friendly and informal

Answer

'Hey' and 'wanna' mark a relaxed, friendly tone.

Question 4

Which word adds an urgent tone to a message?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

Answer

'Immediately' creates urgency, while the others are vague about time.

Question 5

The phrase 'I'm afraid I must decline' expresses:

Accepted Answer

Polite refusal

Answer

'I'm afraid' softens a refusal into a polite one.

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