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
   • angry about unfair treatment
   • taking a short rest from work
   • working under a manager
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
   • extremely hungry
   • left out on purpose
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
   • speaking to a crowd
   • clear and powerful in speech
   • elected to lead a town
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?

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

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

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

   • steady and not likely to tip
   • a building where horses are kept
   • having feet and rungs
   • calm and sensible
7. 7.

   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
   • the ideas in a book or speech
   • the things held inside something
   • preparing to take a break
8. 8.

   “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?

   • going straight to the point
   • eager to talk
   • starting at a new school
   • slow to speak up
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?

   • wild and rushed
   • a team sport
   • 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?

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