Context Clues

When my parents asked my brother where he wanted to eat on his birthday, he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders.

• sadly

• unconcerned

• hungrily

• playfully

The movie director decided to capture the serene mood by filming the scene at sunset beside the lake.

• calm

• fast

• loud

• comical

Cora is an earnest student. She tries her best, turns in her homework, studies for tests, and never gives up.

• angry

• silly

• serious

• helpless

It was the first day of summer vacation, and the kids felt liberated! No more homework, no more tests, and no more alarm clocks for two long months!

• free

• active

• serious

• helpless

We are hoping to fly to my grandparents' house for Christmas, but the weather forecast shows abominable weather on the day of our flight. I sure hope we don't get stuck spending Christmas in an airport!

• white

• surprising

• unpleasant

• perfect