Context Clues Practice 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

confused

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

ran

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

sitting

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

wet

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

embarrassed

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

change

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

whispered

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

skinny

Question 9

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger unlike my dull ruby ring that shine. What does this word mean?

Accepted Answer

Brightly

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

unwilling

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

energy-less

Questions 11