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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

Feeling nervous, changing mind about wanting to do something

Need warm socks

Do a dance

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

Needed more blankets

Fast asleep

Was playing a game

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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 give permission to do something

To say no

To drive through a stop light

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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.

In a risky postion, close to getting in trouble

Going ice skating

Being a good listener

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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 get an ice cold drink

to go ice skating

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

Sleepover

Leave

Hit a baseball with a baseball bat

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

When there was lightning

At dinner time

Very early in the morning, as the sun is rising

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

Needed an umbrella

Feeling sick

Feeling silly

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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 feel excited

To forget

To draw a picture

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

Had blue snowflakes

Snow mixed with rain

Without warning, unexpected

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

Very ugly

Very heavy

Very expensive

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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.

Tell a secret, ruin a surprise

Did his homework

Felt sad

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

Stop thinking you are better than others

Go to bed

Look beautiful

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