"Seventh Grade" Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word "quiver" mean as used in “Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto?

• To shake slightly

• To shout loudly

• To run quickly

• To write neatly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best defines the word "sheepishly" as used in the story?

• In a proud way

• In a shy or embarrassed way

• In a loud way

• In a confused way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "scowl" in the context of the story?

• To smile widely

• To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

• To laugh loudly

• To whisper softly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the story, what does the word "ferocity" mean?

• Gentleness

• Intense fierceness or violence

• Laziness

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word from the story is a synonym for "embarrassed"?

• Sheepishly

• Ferocity

• Bluff

• Trudge

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Read the following sentence from the story: "Victor scowled at his friend, hoping he would stop teasing him." What does the word "scowled" suggest about Victor’s feelings?

• He is amused

• He is angry or annoyed

• He is excited

• He is tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which context clue in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "quiver"? "His voice began to quiver as he spoke in front of the class."

• "as he spoke in front of the class"

• "His voice"

• "began to"

• "in front"

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the sentence, "He walked sheepishly to his seat after making a mistake," what does "sheepishly" mean based on the context?

• Proudly

• Angrily

• Shyly or with embarrassment

• Quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word from the story is an antonym for "confident"?

• Ferocity

• Sheepishly

• Bluff

• Trudge

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the story, Victor tries to "bluff" his way through French class. What does "bluff" mean in this context?

• To be honest

• To pretend to know something

• To study hard

• To ask for help

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4