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

The SATURATED, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. A) smelly B) dirty C) soaked D) old

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

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

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

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

She was BEWILDERED by his lack of interest in the new superhero movie. A) spoiled B) questioned C) calmed D) mystified

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

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

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

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

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

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