Since athletes must stay in great shape, they SELDOM eat junk food. A) hate B) rarely C) always D) try to

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

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and DECLINED to answer. A) refused B) agreed C) continued D) accepted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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