The rays from the rising sun shone SPLENDIDLY through our window. A) dim B) ugly C) beautifully D) rudely

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

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

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single PARTICLE of muffin on the plate. A) plate B) piece C) red D) tasty

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

Jackie was MORTIFIED after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater. A) joyful B) grateful C) sad D) embarrassed

The bird was PERCHED up on a branch looking down at the people below. A) sitting B) eating C) feeding D) jumping

The lake water GLISTENED in the afternoon sun. A) sparkled B) darkened C) dulled D) freshened

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

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

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