Context Clues

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

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

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

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

After falling many times on his skis, Doug was RELUCTANT to ski down the mountain again. A) unwilling B) ready C) happy D) excited

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

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

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

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

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

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

The girl LANGUIDLY put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all. A) slowly B) quickly C) promptly D) actively

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

On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy MURMURED something under her breath. A) screamed B) sang C) slipped D) whispered

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

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

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made REMARKS on how nice it looked. A) jokes B) comments C) questions D) names

The diamond ring was RADIANTLY shining on her finger. A) brightly B) barely C) dimly D) dully

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

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

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

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

Tim went to the museum every weekend because he was so ENAMORED by art. A) angered B) repulsed C) fascinated D) bored

I MEANDERED through the woods taking my time to explore. A) hurried B) ran C) wandered D) jogged