Word choice that reveals a writer's attitude

Question 1

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer disapproves of the politician: "The minister ___ the question." → answered

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 2

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer approves of the plan's cost: "The scheme is ___."

• A. cut-price
• B. stingy
• C. economical
• D. cheap

Question 3

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer is critical of the tourist resort: "The resort is ___ with souvenir shops." → infested

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 4

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer disapproves of the politician: "The minister ___ the question."

• A. answered
• B. considered
• C. addressed
• D. dodged

Question 5

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer finds the building threatening: "The new tower ___ over the square." → looms

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 6

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer respects the scientist's caution: "Dr Lee was ___ about her findings."

• A. measured
• B. evasive
• C. wishy-washy
• D. timid

Question 7

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer approves of the plan's cost: "The scheme is ___." → economical

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 8

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer respects the scientist's caution: "Dr Lee was ___ about her findings."

• A. timid
• B. measured
• C. evasive
• D. wishy-washy

Question 9

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer sympathises with the workers: "The workers ___ for fair pay." → moaned

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 10

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer approves of the plan's cost: "The scheme is ___."

• A. economical
• B. cheap
• C. cut-price
• D. stingy

Question 11

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer respects the scientist's caution: "Dr Lee was ___ about her findings." → measured

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 12

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer sympathises with the workers: "The workers ___ for fair pay."

• A. squabbled
• B. moaned
• C. grumbled
• D. campaigned

Question 13

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer disapproves of the politician: "The minister ___ the question." → considered

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 14

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer mocks the celebrity's book: "The memoir is a ___ of self-praise."

• A. collection
• B. record
• C. summary
• D. torrent

Question 15

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer disapproves of the advert: "The advert ___ young viewers into wanting the toy." → inspires

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 16

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer is critical of the crowd: "A ___ gathered outside the stadium."

• A. crowd
• B. group of fans
• C. gathering
• D. mob