Word group: only paying attention certa...
only paying attention certain things in a situation
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- Color only the dots on the gift above Sammy (whatever color you choose).
- Not only do third graders need to focus during class, but they also need to practice good behavior at all times.
- The crew chief shows him a sleek new feature, "This little button on the steering wheel is called 'push-to-pass.' It gives you a 50 horsepower boost to pass cars. You can only press it 2 times per race so use it wisely."
- Kiki should only buy the ingredients Kiki needs.
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- Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
- Finally, be patient and understanding. Remember that your parents are only looking out for you, and that it may take some time for them to come around to your point of view. Be prepared to answer their questions and address their concerns.
- Start by expressing your desire for more freedom in a respectful way. Let your parents know that you understand that they are only looking out for your safety and wellbeing, and explain why you think you are ready for a little more independence.
- Josef sees his chance to use his sleek push-to-pass feature as he shoots to the front. He has to stay in front if he wants a shot at winning. Is it possible for Josef to catch the 2 cars in front of him and win? There is only 1 lap left and the fans are on their feet cheering. That's when he catches his family out of the corner of his eye. They are screaming and cheering loudly for him.
- An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs.
- In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
- (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.)
- I got nothing. No treats, only tricks.
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- making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
- things you need when the weather is cold
- making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
- Making the size or importance of things bigger than they actually are
- Contrast -- to state how things are different
- things that describe winter
- 2 things you can smell (including body odors)
- things that make you laugh
- Decorate -- to add things, make nice
- things you need to mail a Valentine
- Collect -- have many things of the same type
- 3 things you can feel (like your feet in your shoes, your bum on a chair, your heartbeat)
- things you give on Valentine’s Day
- only taking into account negative things about a situation and leaving out the positive things
- Things you hang at Christmas
- People/things I say goodnight to before going to bed
- Things you pack in a lunchbox
- things you do when you have a snow day
- things to do over spring break
- Things you unpack when you get home from school
- things associated with February
- Making the size or importance of things smaller than they actually are
- Diverse- (Adj)- a group or things that are made up differently from each other
- Things you want to be for Halloween
- The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
- Dozen -- twelve things
- things associated with Easter
- Compare -- to state how things are the same
- Scary things
- Things I want for Christmas
- Feast -- to eat a lot of things
- Things I to do to get started on my homework
- Benefit – good things or outcomes
- Things you pack in a backpack
- things that describe winter weather
- things associated with Cupid
- Things you would find in a stocking
- Things you do at Christmas time
- Things in the bathroom I use before I go to sleep
- things you want when you are sick
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- What are some things you can do at the pool in the summer?
- I spy with my little eye on five things to eat.
- Where do you go to see your teacher and learn new things?
- Things you find in the kitchen.
- What are some things you can do to relax in the summer?
- What are some things you can drink in the summer?
- What are three things Kiki saw outside her curtains?
- I spy with my little eye three scary things.
- Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym of hard.
- What are some things you can do in the summertime?
- Friendship is one of the best things in life.
- Name 3 things that are also sweet.
- I spy with my little eye four round things.
- Find three things that you can eat.
- He likes to build things with blocks.
- Things you find in a grocery store.
- What are some things you can do to cool down in the summer?
- What are some things you can eat in the summer?
- What are some things you can wear in the summer?
- 4 things you can hear.
- Find all cold things.
- Find three things that are related to Holidays.
- What are some things you can do to enjoy the summer?
- What are three things you need to plant flowers?
- What are some things you can do in the summer?
- What are some things you can do on the beach in the summer?
- Name 5 things you might see around Halloween.
- What are some things we wear outside when it's cold?
- Name/point/type five things you can see at this very moment.
- I know I have all of the right things in my back because..
- What are some fun things to do in the summer?
- The bagpiper waited and did not complicate things.
- I spy with my little eye three orange things.
- What are some things you can do to make the most of the summer?
- What are some things you can do to have fun in the summer?
- Are there any places in your body where you feel these things?
- What are three things Kiki saw outside of her window?
- Name 5 things you might see at a Halloween party.
- Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym (soft or fuzzy).
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- Get back in the groove. After a loss, it can be tough to get back in the swing of things. But it's important to remember that you're not always going to win. Practice and focus on your next game.
- Why can’t you explain puns to kleptomaniacs? They always take things literally.
- Do you like to play out in the snow? What kind of things do you like to do on a snow day?
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- She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
- He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.