What's the Cause? (Because.....)
Effect:
....I can't play at P.E.
I forgot to wear sneakers in the morning (or any other reason why I might have to miss P.E.)
Cause:
I studied for my math test.....
Effect:
.....I get a good grade!
Blind as a bat.
Can't see well/at all.
The classroom was a zoo!
The classroom was loud/noisy or out of control.
My brother must have ants in his pants. He can't stop moving!
To be wiggling or moving around a lot. Can't stay still.
Effect:
....I have to sit at silent lunch.
Cause:
I was shouting loudly and arguing with a lunch monitor...
Cause:
I said that someone could pick their favorite color/go first in a game...
Effect:
....They might want to play with me again
Like fingernails running down a chalkboard.
A sound that hurts your ears or is irritating.
His tail was spinning/wagging very quickly because he was excited.
Will you give me a hand with these boxes?
Help me with what I'm working on.
Effect:
...I use up my time and my classmate's time towards something fun.
Cause:
I repeatedly ask about something that I was already told "no" to....
Cause:
I yell in class that I don't want to do this work...
Effect:
...It could hurt the teacher's feelings or friends might have weird thoughts about me.
Sleep like a log.
Sleep really heavy/deep. A good sleep.
My sister is a bear in the morning.
My sister can be grumpy or angry when she wakes up.
Let's give him a hand for a great speech!
Give him applause/clapping/praise for a great job.
Effect:
....my teacher might not trust me again.
Cause:
I lie about something that my teacher asked and she finds out the truth....
Cause:
I leave the room without asking....
Effect:
....No one knows where I am / I could get a referral.
Like two peas in a pod.
Two things/people who are always together.
The snow is a blanket in winter.
The snow covers everything.
My husband has a green thumb; meanwhile I can't grow a plant to save my life!
You are good at growing plants.
Effect:
...I get a swagbuck for being organized.
Cause:
I clean up my area the first time that I am asked...
I do my work when it is time...
Effect:
....I finish it and can move on to something else that I want to do.
My heart was like a drum.
Your heart feels like it's beating loudly.
Her voice was music to my ears.
Her voice was soothing and pleasant.
I asked you a question but you looked the other way. Don't give me a cold shoulder!
To ignore someone/something.