After the bird escaped, Chris tried to COAX it back into the cage with treats. A) punish B) keep C) frighten D) encourage

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made REMARKS on how nice it looked. A) jokes B) comments C) questions D) names

The cat SCUTTLED quickly around the room without lying down at all. A) walked B) crawled C) ran D) snuck

On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy MURMURED something under her breath. A) screamed B) sang C) slipped D) whispered

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to ALTER his plans. A) continue B) change C) help D) swim

Some people feel PERPLEXED by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. A) relaxed B) calm C) at ease D) confused

The diamond ring was RADIANTLY shining on her finger. A) brightly B) barely C) dimly D) dully

The smooth dancer moved with ELEGANCE across the stage. A) bumpy B) grace C) beautiful D) clumsy

I MEANDERED through the woods taking my time to explore. A) hurried B) ran C) wandered D) jogged

The LANKY dog was not fat, even though he was eating all the time. A) friendly B) chubby C) furry D) thin

Tim went to the museum every weekend because he was so ENAMORED by art. A) angered B) repulsed C) fascinated D) bored

Tracy held the FRAGILE flower gently so the stem wouldn't break. A) delicate B) pretty C) sturdy D) prickly

After falling many times on his skis, Doug was RELUCTANT to ski down the mountain again. A) unwilling B) ready C) happy D) excited