Read the sentence: "It's raining cats and dogs outside!" What does the phrase "raining cats and dogs" mean?

• It's raining very heavily.

• Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.

• It's not raining at all.

• There are many animals outside.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The sun is a big ball of gas.

• The classroom was a zoo during recess.

• The grass is green.

• The book is on the table.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.2.4

Read the sentence: "She was as busy as a bee all day." What does "as busy as a bee" mean?

• She was flying around.

• She was very busy.

• She was making honey.

• She was sleeping.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.2.4

Which sentence is literal?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The leaves sang a song.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Read the sentence: "He has a heart of gold." What does "heart of gold" mean?

• He is very rich.

• He is very kind and caring.

• He has a golden heart.

• He is very strong.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

• The cake was delicious.

• The moon was a ghostly galleon.

• The car is red.

• The water is cold.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Read the sentence: "The test was a piece of cake." What does "a piece of cake" mean in this context?

• The test was very easy.

• The test was about baking.

• The test was very hard.

• The test was about cake.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Which sentence is figurative?

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The book is open.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Read the sentence: "He was feeling under the weather." What does "under the weather" mean?

• He was outside in the rain.

• He was not feeling well.

• He was under a cloud.

• He was feeling happy.

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CCSS.L.2.4

CCSS.L.2.4A

Read the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during recess." What does this sentence mean?

• There were animals in the classroom.

• The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

• The classroom was very quiet.

• The classroom was empty.

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CCSS.L.2.4