Tier-2 Set 7 — 14 narrative-flavored verbs and motivation/feeling-precision words
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~3 min eng.g3.f.ex_07

Tier2 Match Scenario Set1

Prompt

Match each scenario to the best Tier-2 verb: (A) WHISPERED, (B) MUTTERED, (C) EXCLAIMED, (D) REPLIED. Scenario 1: 'When Mateo opened the box and the kitten popped out, he ___, "I can't believe it!"' Scenario 2: 'Babushka leaned close and ___, "You can do this, little one."' Scenario 3: 'When the teacher asked the answer, Aria ___, "Three-twelfths," in a calm voice.' Scenario 4: 'Marco didn't want to go to math; he ___ under his breath, "This is so boring."'

M-3-F-EX-07 Photograph
Reference photo grid of the four scenario faces from M-3-F-VOC-04-B for quick re-reference.

Reference photo grid of the four scenario faces from M-3-F-VOC-04-B for quick re-reference.

How it's presented
mode matching
Answer criteria
type matching
correct
  1. C
  2. A
  3. D
  4. B
Hints
  1. EXCLAIMED carries surprise or strong feeling AND volume.
  2. WHISPERED is quiet, often for secrecy or tenderness.
  3. MUTTERED is quiet AND complaining.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Picks EXCLAIMED for any loud speech (it must also carry strong feeling).
  • Picks MUTTERED for any quiet speech (it must also carry complaint).
Used in lessons