Idioms
That is the last straw
I can not take it anymore
The black cat is (heavy) __________ than the grey cat.
-er
heavier
Her eyes are as green as grass as the grass
She has bright green eyes
plants are grown for food
crops
What was Athena's gift
Olive tree
You can say that again
I agree or disagree. That's true.
Is your coat (big) ____________ than Tim's coat?
-er
bigger
Her hair smelled like a flower.
Her hair smells good.
steps in a process
stages
What was Poseidon's gift?
Water
Plain as day
Very obvious, quite clear. Easy to see.
Buck Park is the (close) ___________ park to our house.
-est
closest
The salsa tastes as hot as fire
The salsa is very spicy
came into sight
appeared
The Contest of Athena and Poseidon is a ______.
Myth, Fable, or both
Myth
Completely slipped her mind.
She forgot
That is the (thin) _________ dog I have ever seen.
-est
thinnest
As big as an elephant.
Really big!
to grow
develop
Why was Poseidon's gift not a good one?
It was salt water and it ruined the crops of Athens.
Let the cat out of the bag
Sharing a secret
Mary is the (pretty) _________ girl in our class.
-est
prettiest
Busy as a bee
Very busy
made soft, fluttering sounds
rustled
Why was Athena's gift a good idea?
The olive tree will give them food from the olive. The wood of the olive tree. They can make oil from the olive tree.