Choose the sentence that uses the word "wave" to mean a movement of water.

The wave crashed onto the shore.

She gave me a wave as she left.

He tried to wave at the bus driver.

The teacher asked us to wave our hands.

Which sentence contains a simile?

The clouds are like cotton balls.

Read the sentence: "The leaves danced in the wind." What does the author mean by "danced" in this sentence?

The leaves were moving around in the wind.

The leaves were doing a dance routine.

The leaves were falling off the tree.

Which sentence uses the word "watch" to mean a timepiece?

The teacher will watch the class.

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language to describe how someone feels?

He felt like he could sleep for a hundred years.

He was very tired after the race.

A student reads the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo." What is the author trying to say about the classroom?

The classroom was noisy and wild.

There were animals in the classroom.

Read the sentence: "She broke the ice by telling a funny story." What does "broke the ice" mean in this sentence?

She started a conversation and made people feel comfortable.

A student reads: "The test was a piece of cake." What does this sentence mean, and how do you know?

The test was very easy, because "piece of cake" is a saying that means something is simple.

The test was about baking cakes, because "piece of cake" means cake.

The test was hard, because cake is hard to make.

The test was long, because cakes take a long time to bake.

Read the sentence: "He spilled the beans about the surprise party." What does "spilled the beans" mean, and why do you think the author used this phrase?

He told the secret about the party, because "spilled the beans" means to reveal a secret.

He dropped some beans on the floor, because he was clumsy.

He cooked beans for the party, because beans are food.

He ruined the party, because beans are messy.

Which sentence uses the word "fair" to mean a place with rides and games?

We went to the fair and rode the Ferris wheel.

The teacher was fair to everyone.

Read the sentence: "The mountain was calling my name." What does the author mean by this figurative language?

The mountain was inviting the person to climb it.

The mountain was making a sound.

Which sentence uses the word "bank" to mean the side of a river?

We had a picnic on the river bank.

Which sentence uses the word "pitcher" to mean a container for pouring liquids?

She poured lemonade from the pitcher.

The pitcher struck out the batter.

Read the sentence: "He let the cat out of the bag." What does this figurative phrase mean, and how do you know?

He told a secret, because "let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal something that was hidden.

He released a cat from a bag, because he likes animals.

He lost his pet, because cats run away.

He bought a new bag, because cats like bags.

A student reads: "The homework was a breeze." What does this sentence mean, and what clues help you understand?

The homework was very easy, because "a breeze" is a saying that means something is simple.

The homework was about the wind, because "breeze" means wind.

The homework was hard, because breezes are strong.

The homework was long, because breezes last a long time.

Read the sentence: "She hit the books after dinner." What does "hit the books" mean, and why did the author use this phrase?

She started studying, because "hit the books" means to study hard.

She threw books on the floor, because she was angry.

She bought new books, because she likes reading.

She cleaned the books, because they were dusty.

A student reads: "He has butterflies in his stomach before the speech." What does this figurative phrase mean, and how do you know?

He felt nervous, because "butterflies in your stomach" means to feel nervous.

He ate butterflies, because he was hungry.

He was sick, because butterflies make you sick.

He was happy, because butterflies are pretty.

Read the sentence: "The answer was right under my nose." What does this phrase mean, and what evidence supports your answer?

The answer was very close or easy to find, because "right under my nose" means something is obvious or nearby.

The answer was written on his nose.

The answer was hidden, because noses hide things.

The answer was far away, because noses are small.

A student reads: "She was feeling blue after her friend moved away." What does "feeling blue" mean, and how do you know?

She was sad, because "feeling blue" is a saying that means feeling sad.

She turned blue in color, because she was cold.

She was happy, because blue is a nice color.

She was sick, because blue means illness.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "bat" mean in the sentence: "The bat flew out of the cave at night"?

A tool used in baseball

A flying mammal

A type of hat

A kind of tree

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CCSS.L.5.5C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word has more than one meaning?

Run

Elephant

Giraffe

Banana

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CCSS.L.5.5C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "bark" mean in the sentence: "The dog’s bark was very loud"?

The outer covering of a tree

The sound a dog makes

A type of boat

A kind of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses the word "light" to mean "not heavy"?

The light from the lamp was bright.

The box was so light I could carry it easily.

She turned on the light.

The light shone in the window.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase "break a leg" mean when said to someone before a performance?

To actually break your leg

To wish someone good luck

To run very fast

To fall down

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses figurative language?

The sun is a giant ball of fire.

The sun smiled down on us.

The sun rises in the east.

The sun is very hot.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word in the sentence below has more than one meaning? "She watched the duck swim across the pond."

She

Watched

Duck

Pond

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Words with Double Meanings Quiz

What does the word "bat" mean in the sentence: "The bat flew out of the cave at night"?

Which word has more than one meaning?

What does the word "bark" mean in the sentence: "The dog’s bark was very loud"?

Which sentence uses the word "light" to mean "not heavy"?

What does the phrase "break a leg" mean when said to someone before a performance?

Which sentence uses figurative language?

Which word in the sentence below has more than one meaning? "She watched the duck swim across the pond."

What does the word "spring" mean in the sentence: "We like to plant flowers in the spring"?

Choose the sentence that uses the word "wave" to mean a movement of water.

Which sentence contains a simile?

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