VIPERS Quiz

Match the following

• Words and key terms

• Predict

• Making a judgement based on what you can see/read

• Explain

• Using evidence from the text to explain things

• Retrieval

• Finding key terms or information in the text

• Inference

• What happens next?

• Vocabulary

In the following question, select the correct synonym to replace the highlighted word

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

In the following question, select the correct synonym to replace the highlighted word

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell
• color
• wealth

In the following question, select the correct synonym to replace the highlighted word

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

• empty
• hot
• crowded

In the following question, select the correct synonym to replace the highlighted word

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

• jealous
• confident
• comfortable

In the following question, select the correct synonym to replace the highlighted word

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled

• professional

• beginner

• intermediate

In the following question, select the correct synonym to replace the highlighted word

I must be getting sick, because I feel ACHY all over.

• good
• happy
• sore
• sad

Nervously, Mandy stepped up to the microphone on stage. When the teacher asked her to spell the word "precipitation," Mandy smiled with relief.  
What probably happened next? 

• Mandy misspelled the word
• Mandy asked to be excused.
• Mandy left the stage in tears.
• Mandy spelled the word correctly. 

We turned out the lights, and all the party guests hid behind the furniture.  The birthday boy walked through the door, and a few of us giggled.  We tried to hide our presence until the signal was given.  
What probably happened next?

• We lit birthday candles.
• We drove to a party.
• We jumped out and yelled "Surprise!"
• We exchanged presents.  

The cat stretched her paws out in front of her and let out a soft purr.  She curled up on her pillow and closed her eyes.
What probably happened next?

• The cat chased a mouse across the room.
• The cat ate some food.
• The cat scratched the sofa.
• The cat fell asleep.