Context Clues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

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

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.

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

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

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

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 he plans.

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

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

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

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

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