Question

Match each tone to the example that best illustrates it.

angry
Drag each item on the left to its matching item on the right.
passionate ironic
reasonable

Cheap imports from abroad must be
restricted!
Who doesn't like paying $8 for a cup of
coffee?
The basis of today's high rates of price
growth may be harmless.
The employment-to-population ratio is
extremely disheartening to consider.

Answer 1

Angry: "Cheap imports from abroad must be restricted!" - This statement expresses frustration or anger at the idea of cheap imports.

Passionate: "Who doesn't like paying $8 for a cup of coffee?" - This statement is passionate as it conveys enthusiasm or strong emotion, possibly in favor of expensive coffee.

Ironic: "The basis of today's high rates of price growth may be harmless." - This statement is ironic because it suggests that high price growth may be seen as harmless when it's actually a concern.

Reasonable: "The employment-to-population ratio is extremely disheartening to consider." - This statement takes a measured, reasonable tone by expressing concern about the employment-to-population ratio without strong emotion.

Answer 2

angry - Cheap imports from abroad must be restricted!
passionate - The employment-to-population ratio is extremely disheartening to consider.
ironic - Who doesn't like paying $8 for a cup of coffee?
reasonable - The basis of today's high rates of price growth may be harmless.