Feelings and Attitudes
The kids were eager to start the field trip, so they were standing by the door an hour early.”
excited and ready for something
“Because she was generous, Ana shared her lunch with a classmate who forgot his.”
“The scientist used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny insect closely.”
look at carefully
“Mia put a lot of effort into her project, working every night until it was finished.”
hard work;trying hard
“The enormous elephant was so big it barely fit through the gate.”
extremely large
“Maya felt anxious before the test, so her hands shook and she kept checking the clock.”
nervous or worried
“Even after everyone showed him the map, Dad was too stubborn to admit we were lost.”
refusing to change your mind
“Ben began to hesitate at the diving board, pausing for a long time before he jumped.”
pause because you're unsure
“After reading her essay, Zoe had to revise it by fixing mistakes and adding details.”
change or improve something
“The ancient temple was thousands of years old and was starting to crumble.”
very old
“Leo was reluctant to try the spicy soup, so he took a tiny sip and made a face.”
unwilling or hesitant
Although he won the championship, Jay was humble and gave credit to his teammates.”
not bragging; modest
“Nate tried to persuade his mom to let him stay up late by giving three good reasons.”
convince someone to do or believe something
“The loud construction outside began to distract students from their reading.”
pull attention away
“Be careful with the fragile vase; it could break if you drop it.”
easily broken or damaged; something that breaks easily
“Sam was envious of his friend’s new phone because he wanted one just like it.”
jealous;wanting what someone else has
“The cautious hiker tested each rock before stepping on it so she would not slip.”
careful to avoid danger or mistakes
“The chef will demonstrate how to flip a pancake so everyone can see each step.”
show how to do something
“The detective found fingerprints as evidence that the thief had been in the room.”
proof;facts that show something is true
“Food was abundant at the picnic; there were so many dishes the tables were overflowing.”
plentiful; more than enough; too much
“The directions were so confusing that the tourists stood on the corner, bewildered, not knowing which way to turn.”
very confused
“Ambitious Kayla set a goal to become a doctor and studies hard every night.”
having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something
“The squirrel tried to conceal its acorns under a pile of leaves so no one would find them.”
hide
“In science, we analyze data by looking closely at each part to find patterns.”
study something carefully by breaking it into parts
“The desolate town had empty streets and no people for miles.”
empty, lonely, bare