Distinguish Literal and Nonliteral Meanings of Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.A

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Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts › Distinguish Literal and Nonliteral Meanings of Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.A

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

The ground is as dry as a bone.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

It's raining cats and dogs outside!

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

It was like pulling teeth to get Brittany to do her homework.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

As I was talking to the class, my words were going in one ear and out the other.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

Blin had to pull strings to get his son the job.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

Kaitlyn is going to have to hit the books if she wants to ace her test.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

I’m tired, so I’m going to hit the hay.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

My mom warned me not to spill the beans to my sister and ruin her surprise party.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

My dad is an excellent gardener. He has a green thumb.

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The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.

Maggie came over to my house to chill out.

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