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7th grade reading comprehension worksheets

In 7th grade (Class 7) the questions lean more on inference. A student is asked what a character feels, why something happened and how they know, and is expected to back the answer with words from the passage.

7th grade reading comprehension worksheets (PDF)

Cover of the Reading Comprehension Booster for CBSE English Classes 6-8: 38 A4 printable pages, 10 reading worksheets and a full answer key
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Reading comprehension workbook for Classes 6-8

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What is inside: Reading comprehension workbook for Classes 6-8

  • 10 reading worksheets, with stories, factual passages, a biography, poems, a school notice and advertisement, and a diary entry
  • Every question type, including MCQ, true or false, match the following, fact or opinion, short answer and long answer
  • An unseen passage test, a vocabulary puzzle page and a 20-mark revision paper
  • A score tracker and reading badge
  • Answer key for every question
  • Certificate of completion

Skills 7th grade reading comprehension builds

  • Inferring feelings, motives and reasons from what a passage shows
  • Backing an answer with evidence from the text
  • Understanding how a writer uses words for effect, especially in poems
  • Comparing two ideas or viewpoints in one passage
  • Writing a clear answer in the student's own words

A tip for 7th grade practice

When your child gives an answer, ask "How do you know?" and have them find the words in the passage. This habit is the heart of 7th grade reading comprehension.

For test preparation, see our guide toreading comprehension test practice for grades 4 to 8.

7th grade reading comprehension: common questions

What does 7th grade reading comprehension cover?

7th grade (Class 7) reading comprehension practice usually works on: inferring feelings, motives and reasons from what a passage shows; backing an answer with evidence from the text; understanding how a writer uses words for effect, especially in poems; comparing two ideas or viewpoints in one passage; writing a clear answer in the student's own words. Check your child's own textbook and school for exactly what is taught.

Which 7th grade reading comprehension worksheets can I download?

Reading comprehension workbook for Classes 6-8 covers Classes 6, 7 and 8. Each is a printable PDF with an answer key.

How do I prepare for a 7th grade reading comprehension test?

Practise on passages your child has not read before, read the questions before the second reading, answer in full sentences and check against the answer key. When your child gives an answer, ask "How do you know?" and have them find the words in the passage. This habit is the heart of 7th grade reading comprehension.

What age is 7th grade reading comprehension for?

7th grade (Class 7) is usually for children aged about 12 to 13. Every question in these workbooks shows a difficulty rating, so a child can start with easier ones and work up.

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Can I print the worksheets?

Yes, for your own family or for your own students in your own classroom. Sharing, reselling or uploading the files is not allowed. See the copyright and licence page.

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