Context Clues

"She spoke so quietly on stage that her voice was not audible."

“When Sam cut her finger, she started acting melodramatic, crying and asking for a doctor.”

"I don't believe she really believes that. I think that's hogwash."

“My parents argued over what color napkins to buy, but I don't worry about frivolous things.”

“During the thunderstorm, we couldn't play outside because the conditions were dismal.”

"She felt as bewildered as a lost time-traveler."

"I feel so harried after working all day with no sleep."

"He never gives up; he is as headstrong as a bull."

“When Charlene's friends tasted her cookies, she was flooded with inquiries for her recipe.”

"Since I am afraid of heights, I am reluctant to ride that roller coaster."

“My grandma’s demeanor was such that people thought she was rude when she was just honest.”

"I almost gave up, but decided to persevere and try anyway."

"Her excuse for turning in her work late was so feeble that they knew she was lying."

“Unlike Bob, who was always acted like he was in a bad mood, Dmitri was jovial and outgoing.”

"I could use some more water, for I am as parched as a flower in the desert."

"The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day."

"Cell phones are illicit items in the classroom."

"The large multitude at the football game wore a variety of different jerseys and team colors."

"Missing school because you're sick is valid, but missing school to see a concert is not."

"He quivered when he thought about giving his speech before the crowd."

"It has been a very brutal summer with very hot temperatures."

“Everyone had been talking, but they became quiet and solemn as the president stood to speak.”

“Lydia would have tried to walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain in the way."

"My younger brother is so malleable, he'll do anything I tell him to."

“Pedro thought he could avoid any test by feigning an illness and staying home from school.”

“Jim joked so much that when he talked about his accident, they didn’t think he was earnest.”

"She was very meticulous in her work, double-checking even the smallest details."

“It is difficult to sustain a smile if your whole world is falling apart.”

“Grandpa didn’t know that Sue was coming along on the trip, so now he had to alter his plans.”

"The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size."

"The light in the workshop was as luminous as the sun on a summer day."

"I don't have time to hear the whole story, so please, give me a more concise version."

"If someone is trying to provoke you, it's usually better to walk away than to fight back."

"Her mean older brother hectored her so much that she began to cry."

"When the dog broke away from his leash, he ran happily unrestrained down the street."

"It was a grueling task to finish the race; everyone was tired and sweaty at the finish line."

"We were asked to vacate the store because it had closed five minutes ago."

"Her stories were always so outlandish - one time, she claimed she was abducted by aliens!"

“If we watch Dancing with the Stars instead of his favorite show, my dad will be discontent.”

“As Gerald walked home with the stolen money, strong feelings of remorse ate at his stomach.”