Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts › Distinguish Literal and Nonliteral Meanings of Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.A
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.
The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.
It's raining cats and dogs outside!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.