Share Context Clues 5th & 6th Grade
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After falling many times on his skis, Dan was reluctant to ski down the mountain again.
happy
excited
ready
unwilling
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly and easily.
relaxed
calm
at ease
confused
The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all.
quickly
actively
energy-less
energetically
The sun made the lake water shimmer.
dark
dirty
sparkle
dull
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
old
wet
dirty
smelly
The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.
hardly
barely
brightly
dim
Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater.
joyful
embarrassed
silly
grateful
I meandered through the woods while I was taking my time exploring.
ran
wandered
hurried
jogged
The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.
skinny
furry
friendly
huge
The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh.
helpful
skinny
free
unpleasant
The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.
walked
crawled
ran
snuck
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.
fresh
gross
spoiled
healthy
The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people below.
eating
flying
sitting
feeding
Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the trip, so now he had to alter his plans.
help
continue
swim
change
On the way to his room, after having been grounded, Tod murmured something under his breath.
sang
whispered
slipped
screamed
After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
punish
frighten
keep
encourage
