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It was Mother's Day so Amy and Rob woke up early and snuck into the kitchen. Amy cracked some eggs into a bowl and stirred them up. Rob put some bread in the toaster. “Do you think Mom will be surprised?” Rob asked. “I'm sure of it,” answered Amy. Amy poured the eggs into a pan and began to cook them. Rob and Amy quietly cooked so they did not wake their mother.
What is Amy and Rob made breakfast for their mom.
100
When are you going to take the garbage out? Sometime this year, maybe?”
What is sarcastic?
100
a short tale about a funny or interesting event.
What is Anecdote?
100
Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away. Vera is:
What is small?
100
Our apartment is on the 11th floor, therefore, we have a great view of the city. {we have a great view of the city.}
What is effect?
200
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
What is Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
200
I am so excited to be going to Disney World.
What is excited?
200
to hint or suggest without saying directly.
What is implied?
200
Ariel peeked into the package and thought she might explode. “An iPhone 8 Plus! You got me my own iPhone?” Ariel is:
What is excited?
200
It was a very windy day, therefore, we were able to fly our kite. {we were able to fly our kite}
What is effect?
300
Ivy and her friend, Fern, went bowling last Thursday. Ivy had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Ivy's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. Fern said to Ivy, “The score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun.
What is Ivy is not a good bowler.
300
“I know it’s been hard. And I appreciate all you are going through right now. If you will just put the receipts on the counter, I will take care of the paperwork for you.”
What is sympathy?
300
something that shows what a group of things is like.
What is example?
300
When he saw his baby brother sniffling in a corner, Cal patted the seat next to him. “Wanna play?” Cal is:
What is sympathetic?
300
We turned up the heat since it was getting cold. {it was getting cold}
What is cause?
400
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is Joey had a great birthday.
400
“Hey, lay off, you don’t have to nag me. I was going to do it anyway!”
What is irritated?
400
feeling sick to one's stomach.
What is queasy?
400
Once Tim had made up her mind about the dog, Emma knew it’d be a waste of time to ask again. Tim is:
What is stubborn?
400
Tommy and Matthew are good friends because they have many common interests and hobbies. {they have many common interests and hobbies}
What is cause?
500
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
What is Boots is very smart.
500
He seemed to see us only as automatic tip machines.”
What is sarcastic?
500
a surprise attack made from a hidden place.
What is Ambush?
500
Too lazy to actually reach for it, Marty just stared wishfully at the TV remote. Marty is
What is inactive?
500
Anna practiced math during summer vacation, therefore, she finds math easy. {she finds math easy}
What is effect?
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