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  • Cooking has never been Rachel's cup of tea.
    Rachel does not like cooking.
    Rachel loves to cook.
    Rachel likes to drink tea.
  • The last piece of cake was calling my name.
    My mom is calling my name.
    The piece of cake is actually talking to me.
    I really want the last piece of cake.
  • We were planning a surprise party, but my brother spilled the beans a week early.
    They had the party early.
    He spilled a can of beans.
    He told them about the surprise party.
  • The new video game cost me an arm and a leg.
    The video game was expensive.
    I had to trade my arm for the new video game.
    The video game was cheap.
  • The cold wind cut through my jacket like a knife.
    The wind was really cold.
    The wind ripped my jacket.
    The wind was warm.
  • The test is this Friday, so I really need to hit the books tonight.
    I am going to hit my book with a bat.
    I need to study.
    I'm all done studying.
  • We were trying to keep her present a surprise, but Jenny let the cat out of the bag.
    Jenny told her about her present.
    Jenny lost her pet cat.
    Jenny kept the present a surprise.
  • The classroom was a zoo during indoor recess.
    The classroom was busy and chaotic.
    The classroom was full of animals.
    The classroom was quiet.
  • Emily told me to break a leg at the auditions today.
    Emily wanted me to fall and break my leg.
    Emily was wishing me good luck.
    Emily was hoping I did bad at the auditions.
  • I've been working on this project for too long, I think it's time to call it a day.
    The day is over.
    I'm done working on the project.
    I'm going to continue working.
  • I’m going to hit the hay because I have an early flight.
    I am going to sleep.
    I'm going to hit a pile of hay with a bat.
    I'm going to stay awake all night.
  • Don't worry, the test was a piece of cake.
    The test is hard.
    The test is easy.
    I am hungry for cake.
  • After skiping gym class to go to the cafeteria, Sarah had to go to the principal's office and face the music.
    Sarah had to lie to not get into trouble.
    Sarah had to accept her consequences for what she did.
    Sarah was going to listen to music with the principal.
  • He was about to skydive but got cold feet at the last second.
    He was really excited to skydive.
    He got nervous and didn't skydive.
    He got too cold and needed a jacket.
  • Between soccer practice and the school play, Leo has been burning the candle at both ends and is starting to look exhausted.
    Leo is doing too much each day.
    Leo is getting plenty of rest.
    Leo likes candles.
  • The class moves so fast that I struggle just to keep my head above water.
    I'm having a great time in class.
    I'm swimming during class.
    I'm having a hard time keeping up with the class.
  • I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
    I'm feeling sick.
    I'm feeling great.
    I think it's going to rain.
  • After weeks of studying, Maya passed her math test with flying colors.
    Maya was flying her kite after her test.
    Maya failed her math test.
    Maya did really good on her math test.
  • Her smile was as bright as the sun.
    Her smile had light coming off of it.
    She was actually sad.
    Her smile was very big and happy.
  • After getting an A on the test, she was on cloud nine for the rest of the week.
    She was walking in the sky.
    She was upset.
    She was really happy.
  • She's been as busy as a bee getting ready for the dance.
    She has nothing to do.
    She likes to watch bees.
    She is really busy and has a lot to do.
  • He always shares his lunch because he has a heart of gold.
    He is rich.
    He is kind and generous.
    He is not nice.