Context Clues

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

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

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

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

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

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

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