Understanding Literal and Nonliteral Language
Authored by Charli Mims
English
3rd Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
It's raining very heavily.
There are a lot of animals outside.
The weather is calm and sunny.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone says "I'm on cloud nine," what do they mean?
They are flying in the sky.
They are very happy.
They are standing on a cloud.
They are feeling sad.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "break the ice" mean?
To literally break ice into pieces.
To start a conversation in a social setting.
To freeze water.
To make ice cubes.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone says "I'm feeling under the weather," what do they mean?
They are standing outside in the rain.
They are feeling sick.
They are enjoying the sunshine.
They are watching the weather forecast.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "hit the books" mean?
To physically hit books.
To start studying.
To throw books away.
To buy new books.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone says "the ball is in your court," what do they mean?
You are playing tennis.
It's your turn to make a decision.
You are holding a ball.
You are watching a basketball game.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "spill the beans" mean?
To drop a can of beans.
To reveal a secret.
To cook beans.
To plant beans in the garden.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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