Word choice that reveals a writer's attitude

Question 1

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

• 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 is critical of the crowd: "A ___ gathered outside the stadium."

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

Question 3

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

• 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 is impressed by the building: "The new library ___ over the square."

• A. looms
• B. squats
• C. lurks
• D. towers

Question 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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. cheap
• C. stingy
• D. economical

Question 9

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer is impressed by the building: "The new library ___ over the square." → squats

• 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 is critical of the crowd: "A ___ gathered outside the stadium."

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

Question 11

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer is impressed by the building: "The new library ___ over the square." → looms

• 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 admires the protesters: "The protesters ___ their demands to the council."

• A. whined
• B. articulated
• C. muttered
• D. ranted

Question 13

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 14

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer finds the building threatening: "The new tower ___ over the square."

• A. looms
• B. rises gracefully
• C. stands proudly
• D. soars

Question 15

Is the proposed answer correct? The writer is critical of the crowd: "A ___ gathered outside the stadium." → gathering

• 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 approves of the plan's cost: "The scheme is ___."

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