The "Save a Pet" commercial used pictures of sad dogs and dirty cats to emotionally ask people to donate money to save the animals.

Rebecca wanted to try more foods, so she started with new fruits. Then she tried some new vegetables. Then she tried things like smoothies and ratatouilles. Within a few months, her diet had really grown!

With the hurricane getting closer to land, the waves are getting bigger and bigger. They are crashing over the rocks and starting to spill onto the boardwalk.

Most of the students were sitting on the top few rows of the bleachers in the gym, but Charlene was sitting in the first row by herself.

The car swerved across the road in the rain. It was slippery and the driver had a hard time seeing through the windshield and following the lines on the road.

My favorite teacher is Mrs. McGarity. I had her class in 4th grade. She taught us that we could do anything. I am now an adult and have become a teacher. Her effect on me has lasted all these years.

Before I bought the hamper basket, I put my dirty clothes on the floor. It is incredible how much cleaner my room looks now that I have a container for them!

The ski jumper took a bad fall in the Olympic trials. He broke his leg in three places and was unable to compete. I don't know what hurt him more: the broken bones or losing his chance for a gold medal.

Shopping for my friends' birthdays is so hard. I never quite know what they want. So, right before their birthdays, I look at Instagram and Facebook to see things they like or comment on. I feel like an investigator looking for a secret.

Not knowing what to do after losing her fifth job, Sami felt ___when she thought of the bills she had to pay

My sister's perfume ___ in the air long after she has left.

Even though Abe wasn't supposed to go to the skatepark, he ___ his mother to please let him go with his friends.

After giving me a shot, the nurse put the needle in the red ___ for dirty medical equipment.

The high school felt ___ to Carlita, who was coming from a smaller private school.

Malichi grew up on a(n) ____ farm and had never taken the long trip to the city.

___________, Wilber ran up behind Xiomara and surprised her!

The leader of the gang was only caught when his own gang members ___ turned against him

After the advertisement, there was a ___ of support for the candidate running for mayor.

Waiting to see if his parents would find his missing dog was ___ for Tommy.