Work out a word from its sentence
Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me
Circle the best answer.
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“A bright orange tent stood alone on the green meadow. Hikers noticed it from half a mile away. It was the most conspicuous thing in the valley.”
Ari reads the sentences. What does conspicuous mean here?
- seen by hikers on a trail
- easy to see or notice
- painted in a bright color
- hard to notice
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“The company once sold thousands of tape players each month. Today almost no one buys them, and the factory has closed. The tape player is now obsolete.”
Bo reads the sentences. What does obsolete mean here?
- no longer open for business
- newly invented
- popular with many buyers
- no longer used or wanted
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“The sign said, ‘Visitors must use the side door.’ Some people walked left, and others walked right. The message was ambiguous.”
Esme reads the sentences. What does ambiguous mean here?
- open to more than one meaning
- written in short, simple words
- ignored by the people who read it
- clear and exact
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“The inspector held the coin under a lamp and turned it slowly. Each scratch and mark was studied for several minutes. The inspector decided to scrutinize every coin that way.”
Jun reads the sentences. What does scrutinize mean here?
- count the marks
- glance at briefly
- examine very closely
- shine a light on
Sentence 1
“The deft baker flipped the pancake without spilling a drop.” Sentence 2: “Deft hands also tied the ribbon on the box in seconds.”
Kira reads both sentences. Which meaning of deft fits in both?
- slow and careful
- good at wrapping gifts
- working in a kitchen
- quick and skillful with the hands
Sentence 1
“The deer stopped at the edge of the clearing, wary of every sound.” Sentence 2: “The hikers crossed the bridge with wary steps, testing each plank.”
Luz reads both sentences. Which meaning of wary fits in both?
- still and silent
- crossing a bridge
- careful because of possible danger
- slow and heavy
“The bustling market was full of shoppers calling out prices.” Sentence 2: “Cooks darted between stoves in the bustling kitchen.” Noah reads both sentences. Which meaning of bustling fits in both?
- selling goods
- hot and steamy
- full of busy activity
- crowded with shoppers
Sentence 1
“The market will stock extra apples before the weekend.” Sentence 2: “The soup began with a rich stock made from simmered carrots and celery.”
Ren reads both sentences. Which pair of meanings fits stock in sentence 1, then in sentence 2?
- keep a supply of; a flavored liquid
- sell at a lower price; a flavored liquid
- keep a supply of; a share of a company
- a flavored liquid; keep a supply of
Sentence 1
“Can you spare a few minutes to help set up chairs?” Sentence 2: “The camper packed a spare flashlight in case the first one failed.”
Tala reads both sentences. Which pair of meanings fits spare in sentence 1, then in sentence 2?
- extra and kept in reserve; give from what you have
- give from what you have; extra and kept in reserve
- avoid hurting; extra and kept in reserve
- give from what you have; thin and bare
“The puppy will bound across the lawn.” Sentence 2: “The hikers are bound for the lake.” Zee reads both sentences. Which pair of meanings fits bound in sentence 1, then in sentence 2?
- leap forward; headed toward
- leap forward; tied up with rope
- headed toward; leap forward
- tied up with rope; headed toward
