Figurative Language

The boys ran down the stairs and slid around the corner. Dad raised his arms and called "Hold your Horses!" What does it mean to "Hold your horses?"

• Grab the reigns and hold tight!

• Give your horse a hug.

• Wait a moment and slow down.

• Put horses in your hands.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Jerry hadn't completed his math or reading work. He had a test in science tomorrow. He knew he was skating on thin ice but wanted to play outside.

What does it mean to be "Skating on thin ice?"

• He was going to get in trouble if he wasn't careful.

• He wanted to go ice skating really badly.

• The ice he was skating on was dangerous.

• He wanted to go skiing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

"Dad turns forty on Friday. We're going to have a surprise party, so don't spill the beans!" Mom said. What does it mean to "Spill the beans?"

• Put beans into the soup.

• Knock over a jar of beans.

• Keep things a secret.

• Share the news before you should.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"You were supposed to have your math and reading work turned in yesterday. You didn't study at all for science? You really dropped the ball," said Mrs. Kinsley. What does it mean to "Drop the ball?"

• You let go of the ball.

• You made a poor choice.

• You wanted to pass the ball.

• You did all your homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Dad walked into the living room. We all yelled "Surprise!" He just stared with his mouth open. Mom said, "Cat got your tongue?" What does "Cat got your tongue" mean?

• Dad was speechless.

• A cat stuck it's tongue out at dad.

• Dad had a cat grabbing his tongue.

• Dad couldn't believe everyone was there.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Grandpa had been making chocolate cookies for years. He wouldn't use my recipe. Mom said, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." What does "teach an old dog new tricks" mean?

• Grandpa acted like an old dog.

• Grandpa didn't like my recipe.

• Mom wanted to get grandpa a dog.

• It is tough to teach new things to some people.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

When it comes to haunted houses, I am a scaredy cat.

• I love Halloween.

• I think cats are often afraid.

• Haunted houses are full of cats.

• I am scared of haunted houses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Sir Lancelot had the heart of a lion. Sir Lancelot ...

• was loud and powerful.

• was brave.

• got a new heart.

• ran away from the fight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

When mom yelled, her words were daggers. Mom...

• threw knives at me.

• yelled loudly.

• was cutting vegetables.

• hurt my feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The teacher entered and the classroom was a zoo! The classroom...

• was full of children.

• was very crazy.

• was full of lions, tigers, and bears.

• was colorful.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D