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