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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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