Context Clues

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

unpleasant

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

unwilling

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

slowly

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

fragile

Question 5

Where do you find context clues?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

encourage

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

skinny

Question 8

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

Accepted Answer

brightly

Question 9

Context clues help us. . .

Accepted Answer

Figure out an unknown word

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

ran

Question 11

On the fishing trip there was severe weather, so Grandpa had to alter his plans.

Accepted Answer

change

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

confused

Question 13

What type of punctuation often signals that the definition is next?

Accepted Answer

comma

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

piece

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

rarely

Question 16

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

Accepted Answer

wandered

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

healthy

Question 18

On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something quietly.

Accepted Answer

whispered

Questions 18