| A | B |
| The dog barked at the cat. | After the yellow tabby pounced the sleeping dog, the dog barked and pulled at his chain in an attempt to get the cat. |
| Susan was frightened. She thought someone was behind her. | It seemed a shadow had fallen over the alley way, but there was no shadow. Her heart had given a great jump up into her throat as she was convinced she was being watched. |
| Joey was afraid. There was a storm. The lights went out. | The lights suddenly went out. In the darkness, the wind and rain grew louder and seemed closer…Joey sat still, his heart beating fast. It made a ‘thump, thump, thump’ noise in his chest. |
| Mary was a pretty girl, with blue eyes and blond hair. | Mary's blue eyes glistened with joy, her blond hair bouncing with each step. |
| Molly is a wonderful person. | She is always there when anyone needs her. Molly is the first to arrive with a casserole when someone is sick, the first to send a note of encouragement to those who are troubled, the first to offer a hug to anyone ‐‐ man, woman or child ‐‐ at anytime. |
| It was very dark inside. | I held my hand in front of my eyes but couldn’t see its outline. The walls were invisible and it was impossible to see the bottom of the steep stairs. I didn't realize how dark it would be until the power went out that night. |
| The pizza was delicious. | Mushrooms and pepperoni sausage were layered thickly on top of one another while the white mozzarella cheese bubbled over the bright red tomato sauce. |
| The house was haunted. | The old house stood eerily abandoned on the hill, scaring everyone in the neighborhood with creaking, breathing noises. |
| Eating healthy is good for your body | The calcium in milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products, the vitamins in vegetables, and the protein in meal all help to keep our bodies strong and healthy. |
| I was really mad. | I ran to the door, threw it open with a loud bang against the wall, and yelled, “Get in this house right this minute! You are three hours late!” |