Figurative Meanings

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English
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I felt as safe as a turtle hiding in its shell. This means...
seeing no light at all
looking like a turtle
wearing a hard shell
feeling protected
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence makes something that is not human seem human?
A short while later, I was headed out the door.
My alarm clock sprang to life promptly at 9:20 a.m.
"Yo, Charlie! Good to see you!" Gary replied.
I wanted to sleep a little longer, but I knew I had to wake up.
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CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sentence "Time never waits for anyone" means that _______________.
it is easy to get off of a tight schedule
alarm clocks can be set to go off at anytime
time keeps going and does not stop
men are more patient than women
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the sentence "Tina's eyes flew open, and red roses appeared on her cheeks" means?
A fever is causing her cheeks to burn.
She is embarrassed and starts blushing.
She is happy that her parents are home.
Her dad has brought roses home to her.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a person hits the sack, it means he or she _______________.
goes to sleep
hits a punching bag
recycles a sack
finishes a project
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "my mouth was on fire" means?
your mouth is dry, so you need water
your mouth is watering because something tasted great
you are unable to eat because your mouth is shooting flames
something was spicy and your mouth feels hot
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "off the hook" mean?
bothered with more work
released from responsibility
punished by a teacher
removed from a group
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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