The paper airplane was as light as a feather, so it floated across the room.
VERY light.
After dinner, Olivia had to hit the books so she could study for her test.
Study
The math homework was a piece of cake, so Liam finished it quickly.
Very easy.
Mia tried to keep the surprise a secret, but she spilled the beans and told her sister.
Told the secret.
The playground was a zoo during recess, with kids shouting and running everywhere.
Loud and wild
Jaden stayed home from school because he was under the weather and had a sore throat.
Feeling sick.
All morning, the students were as busy as bees, cutting, coloring, and gluing for their art projects.
VERY busy.
Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day and made everyone feel happier.
Her smile made people feel happy and warm inside.
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.
On Monday morning, getting out of bed felt as slow as a snail.
VERY slow.
After forgetting his homework again, Emma was in hot water with her teacher.
Emma was in trouble.
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.
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 teacher said, “I’ve explained the directions. The ball is in your court now.”
It's your turn to decide or make a choice.
When Ben finally understood the lesson, the light bulb went on in his head.
He suddenly understood the lesson.
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.
After soccer practice, I was as hungry as a bear and ate two sandwiches.
VERY hungry.
After running laps at recess, Maya was as red as a tomato and breathing hard.
Her face was bright red.
The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while everyone took the spelling test.
Very quiet
When the coach started explaining the rules, the team was all ears and listened closely.
Listening carefully.
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.
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.
When the bell rang, the students ran as fast as lightning to the playground.
VERY fast.