Context Clues

Question 1

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

Accepted Answer

sparkle

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

fragile

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

skinny

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

ran

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

comments

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

change

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

beautifully

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

refused

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

confused

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

deeply interested

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

unpleasant

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

embarrassed

Question 13

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

Accepted Answer

grace

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

wet

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

whispered

Question 16

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

Accepted Answer

brightly

Question 17

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

Accepted Answer

wandered

Question 18

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

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healthy

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

piece

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

rarely

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

unwilling

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

energy-less

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

encourage

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

sitting

Context Clues

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Context Clues

Questions 24