Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean? a) gross b) healthy c) spoiled d) fresh

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food. What does seldom mean? a) rarely b) always c) try to d) hate

Tim went to the museum every weekend because he was so fascinated by art. What does fascinated mean? a) bored b) angered c) punished d) deeply interested

The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window. What does splendidly mean? a) beautifully b) dim c) ugly d) rudely

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage. What does elegance mean? a) bumpy b) clumsy c) beautiful d) grace

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and declined to answer. What does declined mean? a) willingly b) helpful c) refused d) pleasantly

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger. What does radiantly mean? a) barely b) brightly c) hardly d) dim

The girl was considerate. It was kid of her to help me up when I fell down. What does considerate mean? a) play b) mean c) kind d) talented

Grandpa didn’t know that it was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans. What does alter mean? a) continue b) change c) help d) swim

The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people below. What does perched mean? a) sitting b) flying c) eating d) feeding

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh. What does foul mean? a) skinny b) free c) helpful d) unpleasant

Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend’s brand new sweater. What does mortified mean? a) embarrassed b) silly c) joyful d) grateful

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats. What does coax mean? a) encourage b) frighten c) keep d) punish