Duplicate of Context Clues

“It is difficult to sustain a smile if your whole world is falling apart.”

“My parents argued over what color napkins to buy, but I don't worry about frivolous things.”

“Pedro thought he could avoid any test by feigning an illness and staying home from school.”

“As Gerald walked home with the stolen money, strong feelings of remorse ate at his stomach.”

“My grandma’s demeanor was such that people thought she was rude when she was just honest.”

“If we watch Dancing with the Stars instead of the basketball game, my dad will be discontent.”

“The kind older lady wanted some tea, so she beckoned for her maid to come pour a cup."

“Jim joked so much that when he talked about his accident, they didn’t think he was earnest.”

“Everyone had been talking, but they became quiet and solemn as the president stood to speak.” 

“When Sam cut her finger, she started acting melodramatic, crying and asking for a doctor.”

“With the field flooded by the constant rain, the conditions on the playing field were dismal.”

“Grandpa didn’t know that Sue was coming along on the trip, so now he had to alter his plans.”

“When Charlene's friends tasted her cookies, she was flooded with inquiries for her recipe.”

“Lydia would have tried to walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain in the way."

“Unlike Bob, who was always acted like he was in a bad mood, Dmitri was jovial and outgoing.”