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
   • pleased about the change
   • working under a manager
   • 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?

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

   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
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?

   • clear and powerful in speech
   • speaking to a crowd
   • elected to lead a town
   • confusing and hard to follow
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
   • steady and not likely to tip
   • having feet and rungs
   • 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
   • the ideas in a book or speech
   • happy and satisfied
   • preparing to take a break
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?

   • starting at a new school
   • slow to speak up
   • 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?

   • a team sport
   • wild and rushed
   • 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?

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

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