Question

first read: concept vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question
which sentence is the clearest example of a child behaving hysterically?
○ a. fernando offered to share his slice of cake with his best friend, susie.
○ b. denny screamed, cried, and threw all of his toys onto the floor.
○ c. ana sat in a corner, scowling, and refused to speak to anyone.
○ d. hakim picked out a tune on his toy piano all by himself.

Explanation:

To determine the clearest example of a child behaving hysterically, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Sharing cake is a kind and calm action, not hysterical.
• Option B: Screaming, crying, and throwing toys are intense, uncontrolled emotional outbursts typical of hysterical behavior.
• Option C: Scowling and refusing to speak is more of a sullen or silent reaction, not hysterical.
• Option D: Playing a tune is a calm, focused activity, not hysterical.

Answer:

B. Denny screamed, cried, and threw all of his toys onto the floor.