Context Clues and Vocabulary Definitions

The ballerina has very ____________ movements.

The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people below.

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food.

Giraffes live in the __________.

The cows like to ________ in the field.

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

Jan went to the museum every weekend because she was so fascinated by art.

The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window.

________________ hunt down animals to eat.

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the trip, and now he had to alter he plans

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.

When I am starving I ___________ my food.

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh.

On the way to his room after just having been grounded, Tod murmured something under her breath

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

My rabbits are ___________ because they like to eat plants.

The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.

Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater.

The newest rock in my collection was very ______ compared to the rest.

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and declined to answer.

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

After falling many times on his skies, Dan was reluctant to ski down the mountain again.

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.