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There are boxes on the floor. She opens a box. There are books in the box. She
takes out the books. She puts the books on the bookshelf. She opens another
box. There are plates in the box. She takes out the plates. She puts them in
the kitchen cabinet.
2. He Sells Purses
He stands on the corner. He sells purses. He says, "Ten Dollars!" over and over.
Many women stop. They look at all the purses. They pick up the purses. They
look inside the purses. They put the purses on their shoulders. Many women
buy a purse. Some women buy two purses.
3. She Goes to Bed
She is in her pajamas. She lies down. She puts her head on the pillow. She
moves the pillow around a little bit. It is more comfortable now. The lamp is
still on. She turns off the lamp. Her bedroom is dark. She puts her head back
on the pillow. She goes to sleep.
4. A Letter from Europe
She opens the envelope. She reads the letter. The letter is from her cousin.
Her cousin is in Europe. Her cousin likes Europe. She finishes the letter. She
writes a letter to her cousin. She tells her cousin all the latest news at home.
She thanks her cousin for the letter.
5. She Models Expensive Clothes
She is a model. She walks up and down the runway. She models clothes. She
models expensive clothes. Famous designers design her clothes. The clothes
look good on her. People watch her model clothes. People spend lots of money
on the clothes. People buy the clothes. She never buys the clothes. She just
wears them.
6. She Burps the Baby
The baby cries. She looks at it. She talks to it. The baby cries some more. She
picks it up. She holds it. She pats the baby on the back. The baby burps. She
puts the baby down. She looks at it. The baby looks at her. It smiles at her.
7. His School Secret
He has a secret. He keeps his secret. He shares it with nobody. He tells it to
nobody. A secret is a secret. He loves his teacher. That is his secret. His
teacher is beautiful. She is smart. She likes him too. She gives him A's on his
homework. She gives him gold stars for his class work.
8. He Skates on the Pond
It is winter. It is early morning. He goes to the park. He puts on his ice skates.
He skates on the pond. He skates round and round. Nobody else is on the
pond. He has it all to himself. It is quiet on the pond. The only sound is his
skates on the ice.
9. A Sharp Pocketknife
He has a pocketknife. It has two parts. It has a knife. The knife is two inches
long. It is sharp. He cuts rope with the knife. He cuts wood with the knife. The
other part is a file. The file is two inches long. He files his nails with the file.
10. He Goes to the Lake
He puts a camera into his pocket. He gets on his bicycle. He rides his bike to
the lake. He gets off his bike. It is a big lake. He takes the camera out of his
pocket. There are ducks on the lake. He takes pictures of the ducks and the
lake.
11. He Is a Bus Driver
He is a bus driver. He drives a school bus. He drives the bus five days a week.
He drives the bus in the morning. He drives it in the afternoon. He picks up
kids near their homes. He takes them to school. He picks them up at school.
He takes them home.
12. He Buys Ballpoint Pens
The door to the store is open. He walks in. He looks around. He wants to buy a
pen. He walks to the back of the store. He sees pens and pencils. He sees a
package of ballpoint pens. They have black ink. He grabs a package. He takes
it to the cashier.
13. His Imaginary Friend
He has an imaginary friend. He talks to his friend. His friend listens to him. His
friend is smart. His friend is funny. His friend gives him advice. His friend goes
everywhere with him. He and his imaginary friend are best friends. He is never
alone. He is never lonely. His friend is always with him.
14. She Gets Ready for the Beach
She puts on her swimsuit. She puts sunblock in her beach bag. She puts a
towel in her beach bag. She puts a big bottle of water in her beach bag. She
puts on her flip-flops. She puts on her sunglasses. She puts on her big hat. It
protects her from the sun. She's ready for the beach!
15. She Finds the Remote
She looks for the TV remote. She looks under the cushions. She looks under
the sofa. She looks around the living room. She looks on the dining room
table. She goes to the kitchen. She sees the remote. It is on the kitchen
counter. She picks it up. She goes back to the living room.
16. She Gets Health Insurance
She wants health insurance. She calls up the health insurance company. She
talks to a representative. He asks her many questions. She is 28. She is in
good health. She has no health problems. She makes $40,000 a year. He
approves her for insurance. Her premium is $300 a month. She thanks him.
17. He Goes to the Bridge
He is upset. He has no job. He has no friends. He has no hope. He gives up. He
takes the bus. The bus goes to a bridge. He gets off the bus. He walks onto the
bridge. It is a high bridge. He looks down at the water. It is a long way down.
18. He Checks Off Each Item
He needs to buy some items at the store. He writes down the items on a piece
of paper. He puts the paper into his wallet. He goes to the store. He takes the
paper out of his wallet. He looks at the paper. He finds each item. He checks
off each item.
19. She Rubs Her Foot
She sits down in the chair. She unties a shoelace. She takes off her left shoe.
She puts it on the floor. She takes off her sock. She puts it on the shoe. Her
foot is sore. She rubs her foot. Her foot feels better. She feels better. She
unties the other shoelace.
20. He Climbs Tall Buildings
He is a daredevil. He climbs tall buildings. He climbs them with his bare hands.
He climbs buildings all over the world. He climbs for fun. He loves to climb. The
police love to arrest him. They always arrest him at the top of the building. He
goes to jail for a day or two.
21. Her Sweet Boyfriend
Her boyfriend is sweet. She loves him. He loves her. He carries her books. He
sharpens her pencils. He helps her do her homework. He takes her to dinner.
He takes her to the movies. He gives presents to her. He writes love letters to
her. He is too good to be true!
22. She Goes to the Pool
She goes to the swimming pool. She goes into the locker room. She changes
into her swimsuit. She puts her clothes in a locker. She goes out to the pool. It
is a hot and sunny day. She looks at the cool, blue water. She dives in. The
cool water feels good.
23. She Takes the Elevator Up
She gets in the elevator. She presses a button. The button says 3. She presses
another button. The button says Close Doors. The elevator doors close. The
elevator goes up. It goes past the second floor. It goes to the third floor. The
elevator stops. The doors open. She gets out. She is on the third floor.
24. Bubblegum on His Face
He chews gum. He chews all kinds of gum. He chews chewing gum. He chews
bubblegum. He blows bubbles with bubblegum. He blows big bubbles. They are
as big as a grapefruit. Then they burst. He wipes the bubblegum off his face.
Then he blows another big bubble. It bursts too. He laughs.
25. He Eats Green Watermelons
He likes watermelon. A watermelon is pretty. It is green on the outside. It is
red on the inside. It is hard on the outside. It is soft on the inside. It is juicy on
the inside. A watermelon is sweet. Some watermelons have seeds. He spits
them out. Some watermelons have no seeds.
He opens his laptop. He pushes the button. The computer turns on. The
computer screen lights up. The icons appear on the screen. He clicks on an
icon. He goes online. He visits a website. The website is about movies. He
reads about a new movie. It is a really scary movie. He calls up his friend.
67. He Reads the Paper
He goes downstairs to the lobby. He opens his mailbox. There is no mail. He
closes the mailbox. He walks outside. He goes to the corner. He opens the
newspaper box. He takes a free newspaper out of it. He walks over to the little
park. He sits on a bench. He reads the newspaper.
68. Police Look for Terrorists
The city is on the alert. Police worry about terrorists. It is the tenth anniversary
of 9/11. Police are everywhere in the city. They are in the subway stations.
They are on the trains. They are on the bridges. They are in the tunnels. They
are at Ground Zero. They are on the alert.
69. He Studies Too Late
He reads the textbook. He has a test tomorrow. He studies before every test.
He studies every word. He highlights the important words. He highlights the
important sentences. He highlights the important paragraphs. The book has
yellow highlights everywhere. He studies into the night. He studies all night
long. He falls asleep during the test.
70. The Cop Chases Him
He drives his car fast. He drives it too fast. A cop sees him. The cop turns on
his red light. The cop turns on his siren. The cop chases him. He ignores the
cop. He drives faster. He tries to get away. He speeds up. He misses a corner.
He crashes his car.
71. A Good Golf Shot
The pin is 100 yards away. The flag on the pin moves a little. The light wind
blows from right to left. He selects his club. He takes a practice swing. He
looks at the flag again. He hits the golf ball. It lands on the green. It is ten feet
from the hole. It is a good shot.
72. She Is a Hard Worker
She is a hard worker. She works all day. She brings her work home. She works
into the night. She sits at her computer until midnight. She turns off her
computer. She crawls into bed. She sets her alarm for 6 o'clock. She goes right
to sleep. She dreams about her job.
73. The Batter Takes a Swing
The pitcher stands on the mound. He looks at the batter. He looks at the
catcher. The catcher gives him a sign. The catcher wants a fast ball. The batter
stands there. He waits for the pitch. He takes a practice swing. The pitcher
winds up. He throws the ball. The batter swings. He misses.
74. His New Laptop
He has a new laptop. He goes online every day. He reads his email. He replies
to his email. He visits different web sites. He reads the news online. He reads
the sports. He checks the weather. He watches TV programs. He makes travel
plans. He loves his new laptop.
75. A Hamburger and Fries
He is hungry. He goes to McDonald's. He stands in line. He waits his turn. He
orders a hamburger. He orders large fries. He orders a large soda. He pays for
the order. He gets his change. He gets his receipt. He waits for his meal. They
call his number. His meal is ready.
76. She Fixes Her New Shirt
She buys a new shirt. She snips off all the buttons. She sews all the buttons
back on. She tests them. She pulls on them. They are strong. She cuts off all
the labels. They scratch her sensitive skin. She throws out the labels. She puts
on her new shirt. It feels comfortable.
77. She Washes the Clothes
The clothes are dirty. They are in the laundry basket. She picks up the laundry
basket. She takes it to the laundry room. She puts the dirty clothes into the
washer. She selects the temperature. She puts four quarters into the coin slot.
The washer fills with water. She leaves the laundry room.
78. A Butterfinger Candy Bar
She looks at the candy bar. It says Butterfinger on the wrapper. She takes off
the wrapper. She throws it into the trashcan. She bites into the candy. She
chews it. It tastes good. She swallows it. She takes another bite. Soon the
candy bar is all gone. Nothing remains except the wrapper.
79. He Vacuums the Carpet
He looks at the living room carpet. It looks dirty. He sees strands of hair. He
sees food crumbs. He sees dust balls. He grabs the vacuum cleaner. He turns it
on. He vacuums the carpet back and forth. He turns off the vacuum cleaner. He
empties the canister. The carpet is clean.
80. She Goes to Lunch
She is hungry. She goes to her favorite restaurant. It is two blocks away. She
arrives at the restaurant. The waitress takes her to a table. The table is in the
corner. It is a nice, quiet corner. She sits down. She is thirsty. She orders a
drink. The waitress takes her order and leaves.
81. She Plays Golf
She is a professional golfer. She plays golf. She plays in golf tournaments. She
travels all over the U.S. She plays in the spring and summer. She wins some
tournaments occasionally. She plays with 14 clubs. There are 14 clubs in her
golf bag. Her favorite club is her putter.
82. He Buys Some Milk
He walks into the store. He picks up a plastic shopping basket. The basket is
blue. Many people are in the store. Many carry a basket. Some baskets are
full. Some baskets are empty. He walks over to the refrigerated section. He
grabs a carton of milk. He puts it in the basket.
83. He Is a Vampire
He is a vampire. He needs human blood. He sucks blood from humans. He
bites their necks and sucks their blood. He sleeps during the day. He fears
sunlight. He fears crosses. He fears garlic. He sleeps in a coffin. He leaves his
coffin at night. He searches for victims.
84. A Busy Museum
Many people are in front of the museum. Some people sit on the steps. Some
people stand. Some take pictures. Some stand in line. They buy ice cream.
They buy hot dogs. Buses and taxis stop and go. The museum is open. Many
people are inside. Many people are outside. It is a busy place.
85. She Scrubs the Sink
She looks at the bathroom sink. It is dirty. It looks yellow. It needs cleaning.
She grabs a sponge. She wets the sponge. She grabs some cleanser. She
sprinkles the cleanser into the sink. She scrubs the sink with the sponge. She
rinses the sponge. She rinses the sink. The sink is white.
86. Her Office Is Cold
She sits in her chair. She is at work. She shivers. Her office is freezing cold.
She complains to her boss. He ignores her. Her boss likes it cold. It is hot
outside. It is summer. But she wears a winter jacket inside. Her coworkers also
wear jackets. They all hate their boss.
87. Fourth of July in the U.S.A.
It is Fourth of July in the U.S.A. It is hot and sunny. People fly the U.S. flag.
Flags are everywhere. People have picnics. They put hamburgers and hot dogs
on the barbecue grill. They eat corn on the cob. They watch fireworks at night.
They celebrate the birthday of the U.S.A.
88. He Pays the Electric Bill
He opens the envelope. A bill is inside. It is his monthly electric bill. The bill
this month is $50. He grabs his checkbook. He writes a check for $50. He signs
the check. He puts the check and the bill inside another envelope. He seals the
envelope. He puts a stamp on the envelope.
89. She Has Brain Surgery
She has a headache. She feels dizzy. She goes to the doctor. The doctor
examines her. She needs brain surgery. The doctor opens her skull. The doctor
fixes the bad part of her brain. She spends a week in the hospital. Her
headache and dizziness are gone. Modern medicine saves her.
90. He Takes a Shower
He turns on the hot water faucet. He turns on the cold water faucet. He tests
the water temperature. The water is the right temperature. He pulls open the
shower curtain. He steps into the tub. He pulls the curtain closed. He grabs a
bar of soap. He rubs the soap between his hands.
91. People Buy Lottery Tickets
People wait in line. They want to buy a lottery ticket. The lottery is worth $100
million. Everyone hopes to get the winning numbers. Everyone wants to be the
lucky winner. Some people buy a Quick Pick. Any six numbers are okay with
them. Some people pick their own numbers. They have their favorite numbers.
92. He Fills Out a Form
He wants a job. He fills out an application form. He prints his full name. He
prints his address. He writes down his ZIP code. He writes down his Social
Security number. He writes down his home phone number. He writes down his
cell phone number. He signs his name and dates the form.
93. A Brand New Honda
It is a new car. It is a Honda. It has a new car smell. It smells so good. The car
has shiny red paint. It has shiny black tires. It has shiny silver hubcaps. It has
soft, leather seats. They are so comfortable. It has tinted windows. It has a
sunroof. It gets 30 miles to the gallon.
94. She Makes a Salad
She opens the refrigerator. She grabs a head of lettuce. She grabs some
tomatoes. She grabs some green onions. She chops up the lettuce. She slices
the tomatoes and onions. She puts them all into a bowl. She mixes them up.
She pours salad dressing on top. She tastes it. It is a delicious salad.
95. He Has Bad Breath
He talks to a stranger. The stranger backs away. The stranger offers him
chewing gum. He accepts it. He goes home. He goes into the bathroom. He
brushes his teeth. He scrapes his tongue. He opens a bottle of mouthwash. He
gargles with it. He rinses his mouth with water. He feels better.
96. The Busy Ant
Ants are so busy. They have six legs. They walk back and forth. They walk on
their trails. They greet each other with their antennas. They carry bits of food.
They carry leaves. They carry dead insects. They are always busy. They are
busy their whole lives. They never stop. They work until they die.
97. He Is a Policeman
He stands on the corner. He wears a blue uniform. He wears a cap. He has a
gun. He has a badge. He is a policeman. He is a cop. He protects the public. He
watches everyone. He watches for criminals. He watches for terrorists. He
looks for suspicious behavior. He listens for suspicious sounds.
98. The City Tour Bus
The bus is full of passengers. It is a tour bus. It is a double-decker. Tourists sit
on the top deck. A guide has a microphone. He tells the tourists about the city.
He points out the buildings. He gives the history of each district. He tells jokes.