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Descriptive Sentences
Morning

s
The first rays of sunlight lit up my room.
Break of dawn was a palatte of colours that was the envy
of all artists.

m
Rustling of leaves
Chirping of birds
Whistling of the kettle

l
The chill in the morning air rose goosebumps across my
arms
Stretched like a cat

The cool and crispy air

i f
The invigorating scent of dewdrops invaded my nostrils

Afternoon
e
The trees provided a brief respite from the scorching heat
of the afternoon sun.
y

The glare of the sun hanging high in the azure blue sky.

Everything was still and motionless.

Not a single blade of grass rustled.
a

The punishing afternoon sun baked the surroundings.

f

Overwhelmed by a dizzy spell.

Throat dehydrated
Whiff of stale perspiration
Skin was roasted lobster red
Descriptive Sentences
Evening

s
The evening sun casted long shadows on the ground.
The sky was a kaleidoscope of colours.

m
Chirping of faraway birds which formed a symphony.

l
The chill in the evening air rose goosebumps across my
arms.

returning home.
i
The scent of evening dew mixed with petrol from cars
f
e
Night
The stars were a pale comparison to the yellow regal ball
of the moon.
y

The blanket of stars stretched to infinity.

The occasional barking of dogs broke the silence of the

night.
a

I became absorbed in the music of crickets.

The balmy night was a welcome after the scorching heat of

f

the afternoon sun.

The savoury smell of dinner wafted through the kitchen and

into the living room.
Descriptive Sentences
Crime

s
The thief escaped surreptitiously from the room.
Speed of lightning
I looked askance at the woman in the ruby red cloak.

m
The gunshot reverberated like a dynamite.
Piteous whimpering of the victim.

l
Fear sent shivers down my spine.

Blaring sirens
i
The cries of hysterical loved ones
f
Descriptive Words for People
e
hazel-eyed brave
petite cowardly
y

crooked nose easy-going

rosy cheeks moody
polished mean
salt and pepper hair talkative
a

curly-haired secretive
pin straight hair mysterious
receding hairline vain
f

calloused hands strict

thin and frail intelligent
bushy eyebrows
well-manicured
athletic
 Common Idioms
Hit the books - to study
Eg. I can't go shopping with you tomorrow. I have to hit the books

s
as exam is near.

m
Hit the sack - to go to bed

Eg. I'm so tired. It's time for me to hit the sack.

Compare apples and oranges - two very different things

l
Eg. Although they are twins, Adam and Ali are apples and
oranges.
i
Stab someone in the back - to betray someone
f
Eg. Kayla's best friend of 20 years stabbed her in the back. The
woman had stole her money.
e
Break the bank - something that is expensive
y

Eg. There is no way I could afford that cruise trip. It would

break the bank.
a

Pitch in - to contribute to something

Eg. The classmates pitched in to buy a gift for the teacher.

f

Blow off steam - get rid of stress or anger

Eg. After the argument with his father, Jason went for a walk in
the park to blow off steam.
 Common Idioms
Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth - someone that is born rich

s
Eg. She is born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She travels
around the world and wears the most expensive clothing.

m
Pay an arm and a leg for something - something that is very expensive

Eg. Diamonds cost an arm and a leg.

l
Living hand to mouth - living without a lot of money

Eg. Ever since the parents fell sick, the whole family has been
living hand to mouth. i f
Ring a bell - someone has mentioned something familiar.
e
Eg. That name rings a bell but I can't remember when I heard it
before.
y

Keep your chin up - "You've got this"

Eg. You have not lost the game yet. Keep your chin up.
a

Let someone off the hook - to not hold someone responsible for something

Eg. You have made the same mistake twice. We are not letting
you off the hook this time.
f

Pull someone's leg - to joke with someone

Eg. My father told me that he finished all my ice cream, but

he was just pulling my leg.
Common Similes
As cute as a kitten

s
As happy as a clam
As light as a feather
As blind as a bat

m
As bold as brass
As brave as a lion.
As bright as a button

l
As dry as a bone.
As funny as a barrel of monkeys.
As shiny as a new pin
As
As
As
cold as ice
clean as a whistle
common as dirt
i f
As cool as a cucumber
e
As hard as nails
As hot as hell
As innocent as a lamb
y

As tall as a giraffe
As thin as a rake
As tough as nails
a

As white as a ghost
As strong as an ox
As sweet as sugar
f

As black as coal
 Common Similes
Fight like cats and dogs - to argue and fight a lot

s
Eg. Those siblings fight like cats and dogs.

As clear as mud - difficult to understand

m
Eg. The teacher's explanation is as clear as mud. .

Like watching grass grow - very boring and dull

l
Eg. Watching that movie was like watching grass grow. .

i
As easy as shooting fish in a barrel - extremely easy.

Eg. Setting up a computer is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. .

f
As nutty as a fruitcake - insane.
e
Eg. My neighbour is as nutty as a fruitcake.
y

Like a bump on a log - unmoving and silent.

Eg. John stood there like a bump on a log while everyone else
helped set up the tent.
a

Fiits like a glove - be the right size

Eg. That dress is so flattering on her as it fits like a glove.

f

Stand out like a sore thumb - Very different from other people or the
surroundings

Eg. My red shirt stood out like a sore thumb,