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Ben ignored his upcoming test for so long, it created a snowball effect and now he has to stay up all night studying.

Things get worse before getting better

He took a nap

He threw snowballs at his friend

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Nick gave Joe the cold shoulder after he told everyone his secret. After a little while, they talked to each other and started playing together again.

Disregarding or ignoring someone

Needing a jacket

Playing a game

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I got cold feet before going on stage and decided not to perform in the talent show after all

Need warm socks

Feeling nervous, changing mind about wanting to do something

Do a dance

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After our big family dinner and celebration, I got into my bed and was out cold.

Was playing a game

Needed more blankets

Fast asleep

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My parents have just given me the green light to sleep at my cousins' house tonight. I'm going to pack my stuff now.

To say no

To drive through a stop light

To give permission to do something

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John knew that he was skating on thin ice with his teacher by not doing his project before the winter break.

Going ice skating

Being a good listener

In a risky postion, close to getting in trouble

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Having two weeks off of school for a holiday break will help me to recharge my batteries.

Do a lot of homework

Rest and gain energy back

Get a toy that needs batteries

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I didn't know many people at the holiday party, so I tried to break the ice with a girl who was sitting alone.

To talk to someone

to go ice skating

to get an ice cold drink

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After spending a long day celebrating with my family, I told them I was going to hit the road.

Hit a baseball with a baseball bat

Leave

Sleepover

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I have to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch my flight to LA at 7:00 am.

At dinner time

Very early in the morning, as the sun is rising

When there was lightning

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After playing with the little children with runny noses, I was feeling under the weather.

Feeling silly

Needed an umbrella

Feeling sick

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My dad said he drew a blank on what present he got my mom last year. He was hoping he didn't get the same one again!

To forget

To draw a picture

To feel excited

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During my winter break, it started to snow out of the blue. It was a great surprise.

Without warning, unexpected

Snow mixed with rain

Had blue snowflakes

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The necklace I bought my mom cost an arm and a leg.

Very ugly

Very expensive

Very heavy

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My brother really let the cat out of the bag when he told my mom that dad bought her a new car.

Felt sad

Tell a secret, ruin a surprise

Did his homework

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After bragging about all the expensive presents he got, his friend told him to get off his high horse.

Look beautiful

Stop thinking you are better than others

Go to bed

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