7th Grade Reading Comprehension

Front

Who went to the lake?

Back

Dave

Front

Nanabozho skipped off to a field full of pale white coneflowers. He dipped his brush into the purple paint pot and painted the petals gently, one by one, being careful not to slop over the edges. Think about the suffix -ly. What is the meaning of gently above?

Back

using a light touch

Front

Clambered Sparrow hopped up two more branches, but Nanabozho struggled after him. “Orange?” Nanabozho called. Sparrow flitted to the uppermost branch and watched as Nanabozho clambered up the tree.

Back

climbed awkwardly

Front

Why does the author use the simile “like a rushing waterfall” to describe the paint spill?

Back

To show that it flows quickly and has great power.

Front

“Unfortunately, there is a problem.”
Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unfortunately above?

Back

sadly

Front

How many brothers does Hessa have?

Back

One

Front

Who doesn’t like flying?

Back

Hessa’s mum

Front

Why couldn’t Hessa see the park?

Back

There were clouds in the sky.

Front

Where did they fly last?

Back

To the desert.

Front

What made this a good year for apples?

Back

The weather.