it is an assignment for english

2. “ It was like I had lost my sister.” =

3. “ Like a door slamming shut, everything in me that had loved and trusted Jeb closed down.” =

4. “ Soaring through the air like rockets.” =

5. In the movie, “Independence Day, ” alien ships hovered over major cities around the world, waiting to strike. The woman hovered over her daughter ’s shoulder whenever she chatted on the internet with anyone. Syn: linger, float, loom (over) Ant: soar Definition: (v) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth over or around

6. hover Last Saturday at the football game, I looked up and saw a helicopter hovering over.

7. ` “ The laggard worker caused the entire project to fall behind schedule.” (adj.) “ Tour guides often have to urge laggards to keep up with the rest of the group.” (noun) Syn: (n) slowpoke, straggler, (a) sluggish, lazy Ant: (n) early bird (a) swift, speedy Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind (a) Falling behind; slow to move or act (describing a person or thing)

8. laggard (noun) This morning, I saw a laggard little girl while getting ready.

9. laggard (adjective) As I was driving my car, I saw that I was laggard behind everyone else

10. “ Several students plan to collaborate on a History Fair project about the American Revolution.” Syn: (team up, join forces) Ant: work alone Definition: to work together

11. collaborate (verb)