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7th grade Work out a word from its sentence worksheet

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Work out a word from its sentence

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Circle the best answer.

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

    • erupting often
    • shaped like a cone with a crater
    • inactive for a long time
    • attracting many visitors
  2. Esme reads: “The jubilant fans, overjoyed after the late goal, cheered until the stands shook.” What does jubilant mean here?

    • supporting a team
    • cheering very loudly
    • bitterly disappointed
    • extremely happy
  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
    • kept ready for later use
    • larger than needed
  4. Kira reads: “Unlike the bold lead singer, the timid backup singer kept far from the microphone.” What does timid mean here?

    • taking charge of the music
    • shy and nervous
    • loud and confident
    • performing in a band
  5. Luz reads: “The old bridge looked frail, but it carried the heavy truck without a creak.” What does frail mean here?

    • weak and easily damaged
    • carrying a heavy truck
    • built many years ago
    • strong and sturdy
  6. Milo reads: “The mood at the ceremony was solemn, not playful, and nobody laughed.” What does solemn mean here?

    • a feeling that a group shares
    • taking place at a ceremony
    • serious and quiet
    • silly and playful
  7. Noah reads: “Unlike the outgoing mayor, the reclusive author rarely left home.” What does reclusive mean here?

    • writing books at home
    • chosen by voters to lead a town
    • friendly and sociable
    • preferring to be alone
  8. 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
    • able to last for years
    • things people eat for energy
    • likely to spoil quickly
  9. Tala reads: “Agile athletes, like gymnasts and soccer goalies, can twist and leap in an instant.” What does agile mean here?

    • slow and stiff
    • playing on a team
    • trained for sports
    • able to move quickly and easily
  10. Zee reads: “Brittle materials, such as dry twigs and glass, snap or shatter instead of bending.” What does brittle mean here?

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

Work out a word from its sentence. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can use a restating phrase, a contrast, examples, or a reason in a sentence to work out a new word.
  • I can use a second sentence, or two sentences together, when one sentence is not enough.
  • I can check a meaning by swapping it in and reading it back in every sentence that uses the word.

Words to know

context: The words and sentences around a word.

clue: A word or phrase nearby that points to a meaning.

contrast: A clue that sets a word against its opposite, with words such as unlike, but and instead.

multiple-meaning word: A word with more than one meaning, such as mount or stable.

verify: Test a meaning by putting it back into the sentence.

Common mistakes

Your child chose the reverse of the word's meaning. Ask which words in the sentence point the other way.

Your child chose a true detail from the sentence instead of the meaning of the word. Ask your child to cover the word and say what the sentence needs.

Your child chose the meaning of a different word in the sentence. Ask your child which word the question is about.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with work out a word from its sentence?

Your child chose the reverse of the word's meaning. Ask which words in the sentence point the other way.

Are these 7th grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.

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