Figurative Language Meanings

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"It costs an arm and a leg to go grocery shopping these days!"

• It is extremely expensive

• It is very cheap

• It is dangerous

• It is very easy to get

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"My mom always told me two wrongs don’t make a right when I fought with my brother and sister."

• Siblings are always right

• When someone does something wrong to you, doesn't mean you should too

• Two mistakes cancel each other out

• Only the first person is at fault

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"I was as brave as a lion at the doctor’s office yesterday."

• I was pretending to be a lion

• I was quiet and shy

• I was scared

• I showed great courage and wasn't afraid

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of the sentence?

“I have told you a million times to clean your room and it is still not done”, said my mom.

• She asked exactly a million times

• She is exaggerating to show her frustration

• She enjoys repeating herself

• She wants to clean the room herself

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"My mom has a heart of gold."

• She is very rich

• She is very kind and compassionate

• Her heart is the color of gold

• She is selfish

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"The class was a circus."

• The class had a lot of animals

• The class was boring

• The class was loud and chaotic

• The class was calm

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"There are butterflies in my stomach!"

• I am sad

• I am happy

• I am nervous

• I am confused

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"The best things in life are free."

• Money is key to happiness

• Love and joy bring joy without cost

• Fame is the greatest achievement

• Owning expensive things brings happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"He walks as slow as a turtle."

• He walks very slow

• He walks very fast

• He crawls

• He walks faster than everyone else

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of this sentence?

"It was the best pizza in the whole world!"

• The person thought the pizza was very good

• The pizza had rare ingredients

• The pizza was served at the most famous restaurant

• The pizza was expensive

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A