As December was coming to an end, a major snowstorm hit the town. "Wow" said Jack, "the snow is a white blanket on the ground."
The snow is:
- thick
- crisp
- white
- heavy
100
Baseball, the flag, football, and bald eagles, these things are as American as apple pie.
Something that is very American
100
I was nervous to sing in front of the class, but my friend told me to give it a shot.
Give something a try
100
I haven't eaten since breakfast, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
I am very hungry
100
My alarm clock yells at me every morning
My alarm clock rings loudly
200
The hospital was a refrigerator to Sally, a new nurse on the floor. She hoped the patients were more comfortable in the temperature than she was.
The hospital is
- cold
- chilly
- freezing
200
Oh my gosh, I saw this cake at the bakery, it was as big as an elephant!
Very big
200
I saw a great movie over the weekend! It had a lot of action and there were robots. I'm drawing a blank on the name though, sorry.
I forgot/ I can't remember
200
I have a huge test next week, I've been studying everyday before and after dinner. I'm working my fingers to the bone to get an A.
I am working very hard/a lot
200
The book was so popular, it flew off the shelves.
Lots of people bought the book at once
300
My mom always told me, life is a roller coaster. I hope there will be more ups than downs.
Life:
- has ups and downs
- is unpredictable
- is fun
- is a wild ride
300
My coach was giving instructions for a new drill today. He tried his best to explain it, but it was very complicated. He thought everyone understood, but I still think he was clear as mud.
Not clear
300
My mom was so mad when she saw that I hadn't cleaned my room yet. She had a bee in her bonnet because we're having guests over later.
She is upset/mad/angry
300
I told Jane I could pick her up on the way to the mall, she's only a mile down the street, it will take me w seconds to get there.
I can get there very quickly
300
Time flies!
Time goes by quickly
400
When you work in a face-paced industry, time is money.
Time is:
- valuable
400
After school gets out for summer, I will be free as a bird!
Free to do whatever you like
400
I can't believe you are not nervous for the test next period. You are cool as a cucumber, you must have studied a lot.
You are relaxed/not worried
400
I learned today that whales eat tiny shrimp creatures, not big fish! What a surprise, you could have knocked me over with a feather.
I was very suprised
400
The wind howls at night
The wind blows loudly and makes noise
500
My mom asked if my brother was awake yet, but he wasn't. "It's nearly noon!" She said. "He is such a night owl."
He stays up late
500
I was supposed to be taking notes in class, but I was drawing instead. My teacher caught me all the way in the back, she has eyes like a hawk!
Very good eyesight
500
We were talking about the baseball game last night, and Billy started talking about his birthday for no reason. It was so out of the blue.
That was random/unexpected/off topic
500
We are getting ready to move houses, so now I have a ton of chores to do.