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