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Literal and Non Literal Language Practice

Quiz by Marie Lee

Grade 3
ELA
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    In the sentence 'She had butterflies in her stomach', what does the phrase 'butterflies in her stomach' mean?
    She was very happy
    She was very sleepy
    She was very nervous
    She was very hungry
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q2
    What does the word 'roaring' mean in the sentence 'The fire was roaring in the fireplace'?
    Making a loud, deep sound
    Emitting a bright light
    Moving quickly
    Releasing smoke
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q3
    What does 'raining cats and dogs' mean in the sentence 'It is raining cats and dogs outside'?
    It is not raining at all
    Cats and dogs are falling from the sky
    It is raining slightly
    It is raining very heavily
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q4
    What does 'on cloud nine' mean in the sentence 'After winning the competition, he was on cloud nine'?
    He was extremely happy
    He was on a tall mountain
    He was very sad
    He was in the clouds
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q5
    What does the word 'dashing' mean in the sentence 'He wore a dashing suit at the party'?
    Wearing a large suit
    Making a stain
    Stylish and attractive
    Running quickly
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q6
    What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean in the sentence 'He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party'?
    He revealed a secret
    He went to a party with a cat
    He put a cat in a bag
    He freed a cat from a bag
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q7
    What does 'once in a blue moon' mean in the sentence 'She visits us once in a blue moon'?
    Very rarely
    Every month
    Every night
    Every afternoon
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q8
    What does the word 'soar' mean in the sentence 'Eagles soar high in the sky'?
    Run quickly
    Crawl slowly
    Swim in water
    Fly or rise high in the air
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q9
    What does 'biting off more than you can chew' mean in the sentence 'He has bitten off more than he can chew by taking on this project'?
    Eating too much food
    Ignoring important details
    Speaking loudly
    Taking on a task that is too big
    30s
    L.3.5.a
  • Q10
    What does the word 'glittering' mean in the sentence 'The stars were glittering in the night sky'?
    Causing a mess
    Appearing every night
    Making a noise
    Shining brightly with flashes of light
    30s
    L.3.5.a

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