Holiday Sentences
The table was heaping with food; there were so many dishes piled high it almost tipped over.
A big pile or a large amount
Max saw a pile of presents on the counter and couldn’t wait to open them.
A stack.
The fight between the dinosaurs was crude and messy—there was no order at all.
Constructed or done poorly.
The cavemen hid in a cave to solve the problem of the fighting dinosaurs.
Fix
When the rain ceased, the children ran outside to play in the puddles.
Stopped
Mom ladles the soup gently so it doesn’t spill when she serves it.
To serve or pour from a spoon.
The savory smell of stuffing filled the air and made everyone hungry.
Delicious!
The dinosaurs roamed the land, walking and exploring far and wide.
Explored
The dinosaur crept quietly behind the tree, trying not to be seen.
Snuck
The boy was exhausted after playing soccer all day.
The turkey roasts in the oven, and soon the whole house smells delicious.
To cook in an oven.
When the turkey fell into the fish tank, everyone gasped and then errupted with laughter.
To burst out laughing.
The ground quaked when the T-Rex stomped his huge feet.
Shook
The T-Rex raged when he couldn’t fit into his underpants—he was furious!
Threw a fit. He was furious!
The kitten was curious about the new toy and sniffed it carefully.
Wanted to know more.
Grandma admires the decorations her grandchildren made and says they are beautiful.
The bowl was piping hot, so Dad told everyone to wait before eating.
Very hot
The noise was so loud it was deafening, and the cavemen had to cover their ears.
Can't hear anything else
The dinosaurs snatched the underwear as quickly as they could before anyone stopped them.
The teacher asked a complex question that made everyone think hard.
Confusing
My mom invited our extended family to join them for dinner, so there will be lots of people at the table that I don't know.
Family members who are more distant.
The famous chef cooked a meal that everyone in town talked about—he was renowned for his food.
Famous.
The dinosaurs ran amok, bumping into each other and causing chaos.
Ran around like crazy.
The cavemen were nude before they made clothes from animal fur.
Naked
The candle flickered softly as the wind blew through the open window.
Moved quickly