Sample Answers
1. I was really mad. 1. Showing: I slammed the door so hard
the walls shook, my face burning with
rage.
2. She was tired from having stayed up late. 2. Showing: She dragged her feet as she
walked, her eyelids heavy and her
movements sluggish from the lack of
sleep.
3. Alec wasn’t paying attention to the 3. Showing: Alec stared out the window,
teacher. his mind clearly elsewhere as the
teacher's words seemed to fly right
past him.
4. They were playing around during class. 4. Showing: They whispered and
giggled, nudging each other and
scribbling little jokes in the margins of
their notebooks.
5. He was bored while she was telling her 5. Showing: He kept checking his watch,
story. his eyes glazed over and his foot
tapping restlessly as she continued her
tale.
6. I was really happy. 6. Showing: I couldn't stop smiling, my
heart felt like it was going to burst out
of my chest from pure joy.
7. Both of the children were sad.
7. Showing: The children sat quietly,
their eyes red and puffy, holding each
other and sniffling softly.
8. He was really good at playing basketball. 8. Showing: He effortlessly weaved
through defenders, sinking each basket
with precision and a relaxed
confidence.
9. Sammy was hungry. 9. Showing: Sammy's eyes darted toward
the kitchen, his mouth watering as he
imagined the food waiting there.
10. The two boys were about to fight one 10. Showing: The two boys stood face-to-
another. face, fists clenched and eyes locked in
a fierce stare-down.
11. Showing: My mom's sigh was heavy,
11. My mom was disappointed. and she looked at me with a mixture
of sadness and resignation.
12. His room was a mess. 12. Showing: Dirty laundry covered the
floor, empty soda cans littered the
desk, and the bed was unmade, with
sheets twisted into a heap.
13. The teacher was frustrated.
13. Showing: The teacher's face turned
red, and she rubbed her temples in
frustration as the class continued to
chatter.
14. Tamika was nice to Rica.
14. Showing: Tamika offered her a kind
smile and helped Rica pick up her
spilled books without a second
thought.
15. Max, our dog, didn’t like Mom’s new
boyfriend. 15. Showing: Max barked furiously, his
ears flat and teeth bared every time
Mom's new boyfriend got too close.
16. The pizza was delicious. 16. Showing: The crust was perfectly
crispy, the cheese gooey and the
toppings savory, making each bite a
burst of flavor.
17. Suzie was very depressed. 17. Showing: Suzie sat curled up in a ball
on her bed, staring blankly at the wall
with tears streaming down her face.
18. Vince was surprised when his girlfriend
18. Showing: Vince's jaw dropped and he
stopped by the store where he worked.
hurried over, a look of astonished
delight lighting up his face as his
girlfriend walked in.
19. I have a crush on Shelia. 19. Showing: My heart fluttered and my
palms got sweaty whenever Shelia
came near, making it hard to speak
without stammering.
20. Rick was excited when the newscaster 20. Showing: Rick jumped up from the
announced that the school would be closed couch, shouting in excitement and
today. pumping his fist when he heard the
school was closed.
