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Surprise Me!
Mystery!
100
2. My dad told me what he got my mom for Christmas. He made me promise not to let the cat out of the bag.
What is to tell a secret
100
Tomorrow is my birthday! The icing on the cake is that my class is scheduled to go on a field trip to the zoo.
What is something that makes a good situation even better
100
My favorite TV show, Frozen Planet, was on last night. I just wanted to watch it and relax, but my Mom was chewing my ear off about finishing my homework!
What is to talk a lot
100
Do you believe what she said? Her story sounds fishy to me.
What is to seem suspicious
100
I’m in a pickle! I promised Emily that I would go to the mall with her on Saturday, and I told my Aunt Rachel I’d babysit my cousins at the same time. What should I do?
What is to be in a difficult situation
200
Oh no! It’s raining cats and dogs, and I forgot my umbrella at home!
What is to be raining very hard
200
Lucy and her family are moving to a new house. Her parents told her not to tell anyone, and she made me promise to keep it a secret. I really hope I don't spill the beans!
What is to tell a secret
200
Jenna is right handed and broke her right hand last week at a soccer game. Now because of her big cast, she has to use her other hand to do everything. Her sister asked her, “How does it feel to be a lefty?” Jenna said, “It sure is a pain in the neck writing with my left hand! I wish I had a secretary.”
What is something that is very annoying
200
I told my grandmother that I was the one who broke her window. It felt good to finally get it off my chest. It was so hard to keep it a secret for so long.
What is to tell someone something that you feel guilty about
200
1. Sam is a bad apple. He’s always teasing other kids at school and getting in some kind of trouble.
What is a bad person
300
My mom is going to have a cow when she finds out that I failed my math test.
What is to be very upset
300
The spelling test last Tuesday was a piece of cake! I finished in five minutes and got 100%.
What is something that is easy
300
Jessie really didn’t like going to the dentist. Sitting in the waiting room before her appointment, she felt butterflies in her stomach. She really hoped she didn’t have any cavities.
What is to be nervous
300
10. I work better in the evenings than in the morning. My friends say I'm a night owl.
What is someone who stays up late
300
I always get ants in my pants before a big test. I hope I do well.
What is to be nervous/can't sit still
400
I've had nothing but a sandwich all day - I could eat a horse.
What is to be very hungry
400
In cooking class I dropped an egg on the floor by accident! I felt bad, but my teacher got a new one and said, "There's no use crying over spilled milk!"
What is to cry/complain about something that already happened
400
When my teacher yelled at me for pushing Steve on the playground, I had to bite my tongue. I really wanted to tell her that it was Brandon, not me.
What is to stop yourself from saying something
400
I borrowed my sister's new sweatshirt and accidentally spilled cranberry juice all over it! She is going to go bananas when she sees the big stain on the front!
What is act in a crazy way
400
The coach gave Christina a pat on the back after winning the tennis match.
What is to give praise for a job well done
500
"Hold your horses", said Mom, "I'll have dinner ready in just a few minutes.”
What is to wait/hold on
500
Sporting events are not my cup of tea. I would rather go to a see a play.
What is something that you enjoy
500
The twin sisters are always at each other’s throats. Yesterday they fought about who would pick what to watch on television, and now they’re fighting about who gets to go first playing Scrabble.
What is to fight or argue
500
I overheard some girls making fun of Elizabeth behind her back. It would have really hurt her feelings if she heard what they were saying.
What is to do/say something without someone knowing
500
After working all day I have to go babysit, head to the gym, make dinner, and fold 4 baskets of laundry. I sure do have a lot on my plate.
What is a lot to do/a lot of responsibilities