9/14 7th Grade Bellringer

What does the word "pandemonium" most likely mean?

• Complete chaos or disorder

• A type of flower

• A peaceful place

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word refers to something received from a previous generation, often after someone’s death?

• Inheritance

• Retort

• Toxic

• Mull

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If someone is described as "standoffish," how do they most likely behave?

• Distant and unfriendly

• Very talkative

• Extremely generous

• Always happy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does "incurring" mean?

• Bringing upon oneself

• Running away

• Giving a gift

• Forgetting something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If a person is "stagestruck," what are they most likely interested in?

• Performing in theater

• Playing sports

• Cooking food

• Studying science

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to "overwhelm" someone?

• To overpower or flood with emotion or tasks

• To ignore completely

• To make laugh

• To teach a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes something that is "gaudy"?

• Showy and overly bright

• Very quiet

• Extremely small

• Completely natural

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "retort"?

• A quick, sharp reply

• A type of animal

• A musical note

• A large building

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If a movie is a "sequel," what does that mean?

• It continues the story from an earlier movie

• It is a type of food

• It is a new invention

• It is a type of dance

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which word would best describe a substance that is "toxic"?

• Poisonous or harmful

• Delicious

• Soft and fluffy

• Very old

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4