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7th grade Work out a word from its sentence worksheet

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Work out a word from its sentence

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet

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Circle the best answer.

1.
Ari reads: “The workers were indignant because the manager cut their break without asking.” What does indignant mean here?
- pleased about the change
- working under a manager
- angry about unfair treatment
- taking a short rest from work
2.
Esme reads: “Having skipped lunch and practiced all afternoon, the swimmers were ravenous.” What does ravenous mean here?
- left out on purpose
- not hungry
- extremely hungry
- practicing in a pool
3.
Jun reads: “The mayor was so eloquent that the whole crowd listened, moved by every well-chosen word.” What does eloquent mean here?
- confusing and hard to follow
- elected to lead a town
- speaking to a crowd
- clear and powerful in speech
4.
Kira reads: “The stew was so tender that the carrots fell apart at the touch of a fork.” Which meaning of tender fits here?
- gentle and caring
- soft and easy to cut
- sore when touched
- cooked slowly in a pot
5.
Milo reads: “The ladder is stable only when its feet rest on flat ground.” Which meaning of stable fits here?
- a building where horses are kept
- having feet and rungs
- steady and not likely to tip
- calm and sensible
6.
Noah reads: “After a bowl of warm soup, the hikers felt content and ready to rest.” Which meaning of content fits here?
- the things held inside something
- preparing to take a break
- happy and satisfied
- the ideas in a book or speech
7.
“The new student was reticent. Even when asked a direct question, only a few words came out.” Pia reads the sentences. What does reticent mean here?
- slow to speak up
- starting at a new school
- eager to talk
- going straight to the point
8.
“The final minute was frenzied. Players ran in every direction, shouting over one another.” Ren reads the sentences. What does frenzied mean here?
- last in order
- calm and slow
- a team sport
- wild and rushed
9.
“Copying the long list by hand was tedious. Every line looked the same, and the job seemed endless.” Tala reads the sentences. What does tedious mean here?
- boring and tiring
- writing with a pen
- set down one item after another
- quick and exciting
10.
“The cabin was dilapidated. Its roof sagged, and several boards had fallen from the walls.” Zee reads the sentences. What does dilapidated mean here?
- newly built and strong
- made with wooden boards
- falling apart from age
- a small house in the woods

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About this worksheet

Work out a word from its sentence. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

I can use a restating phrase, a contrast, examples, or a reason in a sentence to work out a new word.
I can use a second sentence, or two sentences together, when one sentence is not enough.
I can check a meaning by swapping it in and reading it back in every sentence that uses the word.

Words to know

context: The words and sentences around a word.

clue: A word or phrase nearby that points to a meaning.

contrast: A clue that sets a word against its opposite, with words such as unlike, but and instead.

multiple-meaning word: A word with more than one meaning, such as mount or stable.

verify: Test a meaning by putting it back into the sentence.

Common mistakes

Your child chose the reverse of the word's meaning. Ask which words in the sentence point the other way.

Your child chose a true detail from the sentence instead of the meaning of the word. Ask your child to cover the word and say what the sentence needs.

Your child chose the meaning of a different word in the sentence. Ask your child which word the question is about.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with work out a word from its sentence?

Your child chose the reverse of the word's meaning. Ask which words in the sentence point the other way.

Are these 7th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.