Context Clues

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

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

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

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

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

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks about how nice it looked.

The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

On the way to his room after having been grounded, Todd murmured something under his breath.

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

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

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

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

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

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle of muffin on the plate.

Abbey held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

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

The lanky dog fit through the very small dog door.

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all.

The sun made the lake water glimmer.

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

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