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  • I feel grateful when…
  • That old man is as stubborn as a mule. He has done things the same way his entire life.
    very stubborn
  • I know it’s truly Thanksgiving when…
  • When Ben kissed Tracey on the cheek, she turned as red as a tomato.
    she was embarrassed
  • Tiffany doesn’t like it when kids at her school bully other kids. It really makes her blood boil.
    very mad
  • Use “when” The parade started on TV. My family cheered and clapped.
  • He was moving slower than molasses in January.
    moving very slowly
  • When we sit down at the table, I like to…
  • I wait until the turkey is ready so I can…
  • My favorite part of Thanksgiving happens while…
  • I couldn’t see anything in the dark, I was as blind as a bat.
    can't see well
  • Until we start eating, I like to…
  • My stomach was full of butterflies as I went on stage for the opening number.
    feeling nervous
  • The baby is as cute as a button.
    very cute
  • Use “when” We sat down at the table. Everyone shared what they were thankful for.
  • Use “if” We have leftovers. We can make turkey sandwiches tomorrow.
  • Her driving test was a walk in the park.
    easy
  • Derrick eats healthy and exercises regularly. At a check-up with his doctor, he was told he was as fit as a fiddle.
    very healthy
  • I like to play outside while…
  • Caleb is as strong as an ox, he moved the heavy furniture all by himself.
    very strong
  • Fred is a fish when you get him in the water.
    good swimmer
  • After earning a 100% on her English paper, Jamie was on cloud nine.
    very happy
  • When the parade comes on TV, I always…
  • Jake is a clown during class.
    jokes around
  • Greg has a huge history test to study for. His friends want him to go to the mall, but he tells them that he has to hit the books first.
    study
  • The computers in the library are dinosaurs. They are getting laptops next year.
    the computers are outdated
  • Lane was burning up in the packed restaurant.
    very hot
  • Use “if” We run out of mashed potatoes. We can make more in the kitchen.
  • Katie wished she could go to the movies with her friends, but with her headache and sore throat she was feeling under the weather.
    sick
  • I like to help out while…
  • While everyone shares what they’re thankful for, I think about…
  • Use “until” The guests arrived. We waited on the porch.
  • Until everyone arrives, I usually…
  • I am a couch potato when I get home from work.
    lazy
  • Use “while” The turkey was cooking. We played games in the living room.
  • We were sardines in the backseat of the van on the way to the beach.
    packed tightly
  • If I could invite anyone to Thanksgiving dinner, I would…
  • Haley is a walking dictionary, she knows everything!
    have a big vocabulary
  • His legs were rubber after running the marathon.
    his legs were weak
  • Until the day is over, I try to remember…
  • That tree was as tall as a skyscraper!
    very tall
  • She’s so smart, she’s as sharp as a tack.
    very smart
  • I would feel extra thankful if…
  • We can’t begin our Thanksgiving traditions until…
  • While the food is cooking, my family and I…
  • Use “when” We finished eating. We took a big family photo.
  • If our Thanksgiving feast had a surprise guest, it might be…
  • The bookstore’s open house was a circus with people everywhere.
    very crazy - chaotic
  • He was moving slower than molasses in January.
    moving very slowly
  • Use “if” It snows on Thanksgiving. We will go outside to play.
  • After working all day, I will sleep like a log tonight.
    slept very soundly
  • I think Thanksgiving would be even better if…
  • Use “while” Mom set the table. I helped fold the napkins.
  • Use “until” Dinner was ready. The kids colored pictures at the table.
  • My room is a disaster!
    really messy
  • When my family gets together for Thanksgiving, we always…
  • If it snowed on Thanksgiving, I would…