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?

   • taking a short rest from work
   • working under a manager
   • angry about unfair treatment
   • pleased about the change
2. 2.

   Esme reads: “Having skipped lunch and practiced all afternoon, the swimmers were ravenous.” What does ravenous mean here?

   • not hungry
   • practicing in a pool
   • left out on purpose
   • extremely hungry
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?

   • elected to lead a town
   • clear and powerful in speech
   • confusing and hard to follow
   • speaking to a crowd
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?

   • soft and easy to cut
   • gentle and caring
   • cooked slowly in a pot
   • sore when touched
5. 5.

   Luz reads: “The drama club will mount a play in May, building sets and rehearsing for weeks.” Which meaning of mount fits here?

   • take place in May
   • fix a picture onto a backing
   • climb up onto
   • organize and put on
6. 6.

   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
   • calm and sensible
   • steady and not likely to tip
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
   • eager to talk
   • starting at a new school
   • 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?

   • wild and rushed
   • a team sport
   • calm and slow
   • last in order
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?

   • quick and exciting
   • set down one item after another
   • boring and tiring
   • writing with a pen
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?

    • falling apart from age
    • made with wooden boards
    • newly built and strong
    • a small house in the woods