"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

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

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

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

• Gentleness

• Intense fierceness or violence

• Laziness

• Happiness

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

• Sheepishly

• Ferocity

• Bluff

• Trudge

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

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"

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

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

• Ferocity

• Sheepishly

• Bluff

• Trudge

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