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Vocabulary for Tone Flashcards

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  1. An email begins 'I would be most grateful if you could kindly reconsider.' What tone does this signal?

    Answer: Formal and polite

    Phrases like 'most grateful' and 'kindly' mark a formal, polite tone.

  2. Which word makes a sentence sound the most enthusiastic?

    Answer: Thrilled

    'Thrilled' expresses strong positive excitement, unlike the neutral options.

  3. A note says 'Whatever, do what you want.' This tone is best described as:

    Answer: Indifferent

    'Whatever' signals a dismissive, indifferent attitude.

  4. Choose the word that softens a request: 'Could you ___ send the report?'

    Answer: possibly

    'Possibly' makes the request gentler and more polite.

  5. Which sentence has a sarcastic tone?

    Answer: Oh great, another meeting I can't wait for.

    'Oh great' paired with reluctance shows sarcasm—saying the opposite of what is meant.

  6. The word 'unfortunately' most often introduces a tone that is:

    Answer: Regretful

    'Unfortunately' signals regret about bad news.

  7. Which word conveys the most confident tone?

    Answer: Certainly

    'Certainly' expresses firm confidence, while the others show doubt.