Question

question 5 of 5
which word most contributes to the tone of this sentence?
just outside my sunny window, welcome birds sang in a lovely chorus that filled the woods with life and activity.
a. outside
b. window
c. welcome
d. woods

Explanation:

The sentence has a warm, positive tone. Words like "sunny", "lovely" reinforce this. Among the options, "welcome" is an adjective that conveys the speaker's positive, affectionate attitude toward the birds, directly shaping the warm tone. The other options are neutral nouns that only describe setting details without contributing to the emotional tone.

Answer:

C. welcome