SLG 1

He was embarrassed and apprehensive about the way his peers would look at him from now on.

What is the meaning of the word apprehensive as it is used in the sentence?

• nervous

• depressed

• excited

• angry

How does the author use time to create tension and suspense in the text?

• The author suspends time while Devon is thinking about how nervous he is, so the night before his first practice stretches on indefinitely.

• The author's use of flashback helps to build tension because Devon becomes nervous when he recalls a time that he did poorly at sports.

• The author's use of parallel plots helps to build tension because Devon visualizes both football practice and choir practice at the same time.

• The author's use of chronological time helps to build tension because the reader sees Devon's nervousness the night before his first choir practice.

Why was Devon frightened and nervous the night before he returned to football practice?

• He was nervous that the scheduling between football and choir would not allow him to play in games.

• He was nervous that joining choir would negatively impact his masculine reputation at his school.

• He was nervous that his singing voice was not well-developed enough to contribute to the choir.

• He was nervous that joining football would negatively affect his ability to perform in the choir.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A:

How did Devon feel about joining the choir after he practiced with them?

• He was more confident that he could perform in both choir and excel in football.

• He felt distressed at his choir performance and decided to quit it to pursue football.

• He felt so confident in his performance at choir practice that he quit the football team.

• He performed so poorly in choir practice and football that he decided to quit both.

Part B:

Which sentence from the passage supports the response in Part A?

• Devon instantly felt a wave of remorse rush over him as he realized he might have spoken a little too harshly.

• He was especially nervous for football practice, embarrassed to face Gabe.

• He explained that the singer would become familiar with his distinguishable voice type that is unique to them and is based on their vocal range, vocal weight, vocal timbre, and breaking points.

• He attributed his improved skill on the field to the work he put forth in the men's choir group because it gave him mental concentration and elevated his spirits.

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A:

Which statement BEST summarizes the central idea of the text?

• Peer pressure is a constant battle so give up the fight and give in.

• A great friend may steer you in the wrong direction.

• Be open–minded to new opportunities because they may just add to your success.

• Only choose one hobby to focus on and strive for perfection in it.

Part B:

Which evidence from the text BEST supports your answer from part A?

• As the star running back on the varsity team this upcoming season, nothing could jeopardize him accomplishing his record rushing goal.

• Granted, he knew he had a well–developed singing voice, but what would choir do to his aggressive, masculine reputation?

• He was embarrassed and apprehensive about the way his peers would look at him from now on.

• He attributed his improved skill on the field to the work he put forth in the men's choir group because it gave him mental concentration and elevated his spirits.