Main Idea
Pets depend on their owners for many things. Pet owners must give their pets food, water, and shelter. Some pets, such as dogs, need attention from their owners every day. Pet owners must be careful so their pets do not run away or get injured. When a pet is ill or injured, its owner must take the pet to the vet.
Pet owners have a lot of responsibility.
Tyler was careful not to step on any broken pieces. He got the dustpan and brush, and cleaned the mess on the floor. "Oh well," he thought, "at least I hadn't already poured my juice." What happened?
My eyes glow in the dark night. My face can be scary, happy, or bright. I need a candle or light inside for all to see. Do you know what I might be?
Jack-O-Lantern
The piece of paper deteriorated in the rain.
Worsened, broke down, degenerated
He is as cool as a cucumber.
He is relaxed, chill
Grocery shopping is not an easy chore. There are so many different brands and types of food that it can be hard to make a choice. Do we want smooth peanut butter or chunky, regular or low fat, plain or swirled with grape jelly, large or small container, glass or plastic jar? And which brand do we prefer? With so many choices for each item, no wonder it takes so long to shop!
You must make many decisions when buying groceries.
He lost his balloons.
Most people do not like me. I make messes in house you see. I eat lots of bugs to help you out. I am black, hairy, and creepy too. Did you guess me with these clues?
Spider
Her face was obscured by her hair hanging so long in front of her.
Hidden, covered
She's a ball of fire.
To have a lot of energy.
Auto race officials use flags to signal the drivers. A green flag means go and a red flag means stop. The official waves a red flag when an accident or bad weather has made the track dangerous. When drivers see a yellow flag, they must slow down and keep from passing others. The official uses a white flag to signal the last lap of the race. The familiar black and white checkered flag means the race is over.
Officials use colored flags to communicate with drivers during an auto race.
Darcy visited a sick friend. A few days later, Darcy was sick in bed, watching TV. What happened in between?
Darcy got sick and caught the illness from her friend.
I like to live in a very dark place. At night is the only time I like to show my face. I like to eat fruit, fish and lots of bugs. most people don't give me any hugs.
Bat
The girl upset him, so he placed a hex on her, hoping she would have bad luck for the rest of her life.
You are beating around the bush
Not being straightforward, being indirect.
Many years ago, libraries were silent places offering mostly books and newspapers. Today, we can find a variety of resources in libraries. In addition to regular books, libraries loan out books-on-tape, videotapes, and compact disks. Most libraries have replaced their card catalogs with computer catalogs. Shelves of current magazines and comfortable chairs encourage people to relax and stay a while. Children are welcomed to the library with brightly-colored murals, puzzle tables, and story hours.
Libraries have changed to become more friendly to visitors.
Dave and Dean are camping. They leave the campsite for a hike while their campfire is still burning. When they return, the fire is out and there is sand all over where the fire was. What happened in between?
Someone else used sand to put the campfire out.
I live in an old, broken down house. The only thing that lives there with me is a mouse. I float through the air in a sheet made of white> I give most people an awful fright.
Ghost
Medical students practice on cadavers that have been donated to the hospital.
Corpse, dead body
He's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
He has a lot of problems and takes on others' problems as his own.
Koala bears aren’t really bears. They are marsupials. Kangaroos are also marsupials. Koala bears carry their babies in a pouch, just like kangaroos. Unlike kangaroos, koala bears spend most of their time in trees. The only reason they come down from the trees is to find food. They like to eat eucalyptus leaves.
Koala bears are marsupials that eat leaves.
The school nurse said, "Zach, this time please cover your left eye and read the smallest letters you can see on the chart. Zach read the letters and then the next student took his place. What is happening?
I sometimes live under your bed. Kids are scared to look down and they cover their head. I am not really real, I am just pretend. I only wish I could be your friend.
Monster
The face was so grotesque, it barely looked human.
Disgusting, ugly, distorted
I heard it through the grapevine.
To find out information, overhear