Work out a word from its sentence

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   Ari reads: “The dormant volcano, one that has not erupted for centuries, still draws visitors.” What does dormant mean here?

   • shaped like a cone with a crater
   • attracting many visitors
   • inactive for a long time
   • erupting often
2. 2.

   Bo reads: “The arid desert, a region with very little rainfall, supports only tough plants.” What does arid mean here?

   • sandy and hot
   • very dry
   • wet and green
   • home to tough plants
3. 3.

   Jun reads: “The campers had only a meager, or very small, supply of firewood.” What does meager mean here?

   • used to keep a fire going
   • very small in amount
   • larger than needed
   • kept ready for later use
4. 4.

   Kira reads: “Unlike the bold lead singer, the timid backup singer kept far from the microphone.” What does timid mean here?

   • shy and nervous
   • loud and confident
   • performing in a band
   • taking charge of the music
5. 5.

   Luz reads: “The old bridge looked frail, but it carried the heavy truck without a creak.” What does frail mean here?

   • strong and sturdy
   • carrying a heavy truck
   • weak and easily damaged
   • built many years ago
6. 6.

   Milo reads: “The mood at the ceremony was solemn, not playful, and nobody laughed.” What does solemn mean here?

   • serious and quiet
   • taking place at a ceremony
   • a feeling that a group shares
   • silly and playful
7. 7.

   Noah reads: “Unlike the outgoing mayor, the reclusive author rarely left home.” What does reclusive mean here?

   • chosen by voters to lead a town
   • friendly and sociable
   • writing books at home
   • preferring to be alone
8. 8.

   Pia reads: “Diurnal animals, such as squirrels and hawks, look for food in daylight.” What does diurnal mean here?

   • looking for food
   • active during the day
   • living things that can move
   • active during the night
9. 9.

   Ren reads: “Perishable foods, such as milk and berries, spoil within days unless they are kept cold.” What does perishable mean here?

   • kept in a cold place
   • things people eat for energy
   • likely to spoil quickly
   • able to last for years
10. 10.

    Zee reads: “Brittle materials, such as dry twigs and glass, snap or shatter instead of bending.” What does brittle mean here?

    • soft and bendable
    • hard but easily broken
    • used to make other things
    • used in windows and crafts