Context Clues

She did several backbends in a row to show how limber she was so she would be chosen for the team.

• Enthused
• Responsive
• Likely
• Flexible

The first review of the Harry Potter movie was favorable. Many people enjoyed the movie; some even saw the movie three times!

• negative
• uncertain
• positive
• clear

He cut the paper precisely on the line, and it fit perfectly in the grooves of the picture frame.

• exactly
• messy
• outer
• carelessly

Her quiet, timid ways always kept her ideas to herself and rarely spoke in class.

• serious
• kind
• outgoing
• shy

He was driving over the speed limit so he was penalized and got a ticket. 

• rewarded
• punished
• disappointed
• thrilled

It is difficult to listen to Tommy speak because his voice drones on and on like a buzzer that won't stop buzzing.

• ideal
• stay the same
• lively
• scared

The boy knew that the lake was teeming and overflowing with fish, so he brought a big net to help get the fish in the boat. 

• lacking
• deep
• full
• sparse

In the middle of our conversation, Peter turned abruptly and walked quickly from the room!

• formally
• slowly
• suddenly
• unusually

Thomas went to the apex of the mountain and because it was so high, he had to take a tank of oxygen with him. 

• bottom
• breathe
• top
• clear

The delicious smells coming from the kitchen enticed the neighbors to visit and see what was baking in our oven. 

• reared
• tempted
• argued
• alarmed