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
   • angry about unfair treatment
   • working under a manager
2. 2.

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

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

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

   • sore when touched
   • gentle and caring
   • cooked slowly in a pot
   • soft and easy to cut
4. 4.

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

   • organize and put on
   • take place in May
   • climb up onto
   • fix a picture onto a backing
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
   • calm and sensible
   • having feet and rungs
6. 6.

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

   • happy and satisfied
   • preparing to take a break
   • the things held inside something
   • 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?

   • eager to talk
   • starting at a new school
   • going straight to the point
   • slow to speak up
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
   • wild and rushed
   • a team sport
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?

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