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