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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The odor from the refrigerator was very FOUL, but the freezer smelled fresh. A) unpleasant B) pleasant C) helpful D) fragrant

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

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