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?

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

   Bo reads: “After the long hike, the campers felt lethargic and could barely lift their packs.” What does lethargic mean here?

   • tired and slow-moving
   • carrying packs on a trail
   • full of energy
   • walking a long distance
3. 3.

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

   • not hungry
   • extremely hungry
   • left out on purpose
   • practicing in a pool
4. 4.

   Jun reads: “The mayor was so eloquent that the whole crowd listened, moved by every well-chosen word.” What does eloquent mean here?

   • speaking to a crowd
   • elected to lead a town
   • clear and powerful in speech
   • confusing and hard to follow
5. 5.

   Kira reads: “The stew was so tender that the carrots fell apart at the touch of a fork.” Which meaning of tender fits here?

   • cooked slowly in a pot
   • sore when touched
   • soft and easy to cut
   • gentle and caring
6. 6.

   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
   • climb up onto
   • fix a picture onto a backing
   • organize and put on
7. 7.

   Milo reads: “The ladder is stable only when its feet rest on flat ground.” Which meaning of stable fits here?

   • calm and sensible
   • a building where horses are kept
   • steady and not likely to tip
   • having feet and rungs
8. 8.

   Noah reads: “After a bowl of warm soup, the hikers felt content and ready to rest.” Which meaning of content fits here?

   • preparing to take a break
   • happy and satisfied
   • the things held inside something
   • the ideas in a book or speech
9. 9.

   “The final minute was frenzied. Players ran in every direction, shouting over one another.” Ren reads the sentences. What does frenzied mean here?

   • a team sport
   • wild and rushed
   • last in order
   • calm and slow
10. 10.

    “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?

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