Work out a word from its sentence

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet

Circle the best answer.

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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