Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Language
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Example Question #221 : Language
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.
Blin had to tie his shoes nice and tight.
Blin had to prepare his son for the job.
Blin had to go on the interview for his son to get the job.
Blin had to ask a favor to get his son the job.
Blin had to ask a favor to get his son the job.
The phrase “pull strings” means to ask a favor. The correct answer is “Blin had to ask a favor to get his son the job.”
Example Question #5 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
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.
Kaitlyn is going to have to get new books to study if she wants to ace her test.
Kaitlyn is going to have to study other things other than her books if she wants to ace the test.
Kaitlyn is going to have to study hard if she wants to ace the test.
Kaitlyn is going to throw her books away if she wants to ace the test.
Kaitlyn is going to have to study hard if she wants to ace the test.
The phrase “hit the books” means to study hard. The correct answer is, “Kaitlyn is going to have to study hard if she wants to ace the test.”
Example Question #6 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
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.
I’m going to feed the horse hay.
I’m going to go feed the horse.
I’m going to go to the barn.
I’m going to go to bed.
I’m going to go to bed.
The phrase “hit the hay” means to go to bed. “I’m going to go to bed.” is the correct answer.
Example Question #7 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
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.
My mom warned me not to spill beans on the floor.
My mom warned me not to talk about the surprise party to my sister.
My mom wanted me not to waste the beans needed for my sister’s surprise party.
My mom warned me not to spill the food needed for my sister’s surprise party.
My mom warned me not to talk about the surprise party to my sister.
The phrase “spill the beans” means to share or reveal a secret. The correct answer is “My mom warned me not to talk about the surprise party to my sister.”
Example Question #8 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
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.
My dad is an excellent gardener. He plants so many green things his thumb turns green.
My dad is an excellent gardener. He has the magic touch to make all the plants turn green.
My dad is an excellent gardener. The plants always turn his thumb green.
My dad is an excellent gardener. He is able to grow plants well.
My dad is an excellent gardener. He is able to grow plants well.
The phrase “green thumb” means to grow plants well. The correct answer is, “My dad is an excellent gardener. He is able to grow plants well.”
Example Question #9 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
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.
Maggie came over to my house to cool off.
Maggie came over to my house to relax.
Maggie came over to my house because she was too hot in her house.
Maggie came over to my house because we have the air conditioner running.
Maggie came over to my house to relax.
The phrase “chill out” means to relax. “Maggie came over to my house to relax.”
Example Question #11 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
The sentence below has a nonliteral meaning. Select the answer that is this sentence's literal meaning.
Mike is bending over backward to help his mom on Mother’s Day.
Mike is doing backflips to entertain his mom on Mother’s Day.
Mike isn’t being very helpful on Mother’s Day.
Mike is trying very hard to help his mom on Mother’s Day.
Mike is playing games to make his mom happy on Mother’s Day.
Mike is trying very hard to help his mom on Mother’s Day.
The phrase “bending over backward” means to try really hard to help. The correct answer is, “Mike is trying very hard to help his mom on Mother’s Day.”
Example Question #222 : Language
Fill in the blank based on the description provided in the sentence below:
__________ protect and serve communities by fighting crime.
Teachers
Fireman
Police Officers
Doctors
Police Officers
This sentence is describing a professional. Someone who fights crime and protects the community. A Police Officer can be described this way; thus, "Police Officer" is the correct answer.
Example Question #223 : Language
Select the word that would most change the meaning of the sentence below if it were to replace the underlined word:
Sarah is very friendly.
Supportive
Nice
Kind
Mean
Mean
Words have connections to each other. In this example, “friendly” is a positive word being used to describe Sarah. Words that are connected to “friendly” would also be positive words. Someone who is friendly might also be kind, nice, and supportive. However, a friendly person would not be described as mean.
Example Question #12 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
Select the word that would most change the meaning of the sentence below if it were to replace the underlined word:
The house is huge.
Tiny
Giant
Large
Gigantic
Tiny
Words have connections to each other. Huge means to be big. “Giant”, “Large”, and “Gigantic” are all words that could describe something that is big. However, “Tiny” means the opposite, so that would not be a good replacement word for “huge”.
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