The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while everyone took the spelling test.
Very quiet
After running laps at recess, Maya was as red as a tomato and breathing hard.
Her face was bright red.
The new student stuck to the teacher like glue, nervous about being in a new school.
Staying VERY close to the teacher and not wanting to leave.
When the teacher called on him unexpectedly, Jake froze like a statue at his desk.
Did not move because he was surprised or nervous.
The baby’s cry was like a siren, so loud that everyone in the house heard it.
VERY loud
My backpack is a black hole because papers disappear inside it and never come out.
Things get lost inside and are hard to find.
The playground was a zoo during recess, with kids shouting and running everywhere.
Loud and wild
Time is a thief when you’re having fun, because recess ended before we knew it.
Time goes by quickly, especially when you're having fun.
Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day and made everyone feel happier.
Her smile made people feel happy and warm inside.
When Ben finally understood the lesson, the light bulb went on in his head.
He suddenly understood the lesson.
After forgetting his homework again, Emma was in hot water with her teacher.
Emma was in trouble.
When the class was asked who wanted to read aloud, Sam broke the ice by raising his hand first.
Sam helped everyone feel more comfortable by going first.
Even though the project was hard, Lily didn’t throw in the towel and kept trying until it was done.
Lily did not give up.
All morning, the students were as busy as bees, cutting, coloring, and gluing for their art projects.
VERY busy.
When the bell rang, the students ran as fast as lightning to the playground.
VERY fast.
On Monday morning, getting out of bed felt as slow as a snail.
VERY slow.
