Juan was so eager to open his birthday present, he could hardly wait! The word "eager" means:
excited and looking forward to do something
Scott pretended to be asleep, but he was actually awake. The word "pretend" means:
Act as if something is true or real, even though it may not be.
Some dogs are very clever and can easily learn new tricks. The word "clever" means:
Smart and quick-witted.