This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'time flies' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'time flies' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): time growing wings and flying away. Figurative (what it really means): time passes quickly. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean time goes by fast. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice A is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'time flies'. In the context of after recess in art class, this phrase means time passes quickly, not the literal clock grew wings. This is a common expression that people use to mean time moves fast. Choice B is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'give me a hand' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'give me a hand' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): physically give someone your actual hand. Figurative (what it really means): help someone with something. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean help. The literal interpretation would be silly - why would someone need your actual hand for a project? Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'give me a hand'. In the context of working on a project, this phrase means help me, not literally hand over your hand. This is one of the most common expressions children learn. Choice C is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize 'give me a hand' as an idiom and think the person wants their actual, physical hand, which doesn't make sense for helping with a project. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'piece of cake' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'piece of cake' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): a slice of dessert. Figurative (what it really means): something very easy to do. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean something is easy. The literal interpretation doesn't make sense in the context of a math page. Choice A is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'piece of cake'. In the context of the math page, this phrase means it is very easy to do, not the literal slice of dessert. This is a common expression that people use to mean something is simple. Choice B is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'spill the beans' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'spill the beans' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): accidentally drop beans and make them scatter. Figurative (what it really means): tell a secret or reveal hidden information. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean tell a secret. The literal interpretation doesn't make sense in the context of a surprise. Choice C is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'spill the beans'. In the context of keeping a surprise, this phrase means don't tell the secret, not literally don't drop beans on the floor. This is a common expression about revealing information that should be kept hidden. Choice A is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize 'spill the beans' as an idiom and think it means actually dropping canned beans, which has nothing to do with keeping a surprise secret. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'spill the beans' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'spill the beans' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): Accidentally drop beans. Figurative (what it really means): Reveal a secret. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean tell something that was supposed to be hidden. The literal interpretation doesn't make sense and would be silly. Choice C is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'spill the beans'. In the context of 'Ben spilled the beans about the surprise', this phrase means tell a secret, not the literal drop beans on the floor. This is a common expression that people use to mean disclose information. Choice A is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally by suggesting dropping beans. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'under the weather' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'under the weather' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): being physically under weather like rain or clouds. Figurative (what it really means): feeling sick or unwell. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean not feeling well. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'under the weather'. In the context of staying home, this phrase means I felt sick, not the literal hiding under a cloud. This is a common expression that people use to mean feeling ill. Choice C is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'give me a hand' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'give me a hand' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): Physically hand over one of your hands. Figurative (what it really means): Provide assistance or help with a task. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean help someone. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'give me a hand'. In the context of 'Help me carry these books', this phrase means help me carry something, not the literal give me your hand to keep. This is a common expression that people use to mean assist or lend a hand. Choice C is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally by suggesting giving away a hand. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): actual butterflies are inside someone's stomach. Figurative (what it really means): feeling nervous or anxious. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean nervous. The literal interpretation is physically impossible - butterflies can't live in stomachs. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'butterflies in my stomach'. In the context of before a spelling test, this phrase means Mia feels nervous, not that she literally has insects in her stomach. This is a common expression that people use to describe the fluttery feeling of nervousness. Choice A is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize 'butterflies in my stomach' as an idiom and think Mia actually ate butterflies, which doesn't make sense with the stomach location mentioned. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): Actual butterflies inside one's stomach. Figurative (what it really means): Feeling nervous or anxious. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean nervous. The literal interpretation is physically impossible and would be silly. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'butterflies in my stomach'. In the context of 'Before my speech, I had butterflies in my stomach', this phrase means I felt nervous, not the literal I ate butterflies. This is a common expression that people use to mean having a fluttery feeling from nerves. Choice A is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally by suggesting eating butterflies. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' is an idiom - an expression that means something different than what the words actually say. It's used figuratively, not literally. Literal meaning is when words mean exactly what they say - the actual, real meaning. Figurative (nonliteral) meaning is when words are used as an expression and mean something different. Idioms are common phrases that people use figuratively. For example, 'give me a hand' doesn't literally mean give your hand - it figuratively means help me. The phrase 'butterflies in my stomach' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): actual butterflies inside one's stomach. Figurative (what it really means): feeling nervous. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean having a nervous feeling. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'butterflies in my stomach'. In the context of before a speech, this phrase means I felt nervous, not the literal ate butterflies. This is a common expression that people use to mean feeling anxious. Choice A is incorrect because it takes the phrase literally. Students choose this when they don't recognize the phrase as an idiom or take the words exactly as said. To help students: Teach common idioms and what they really mean. Strategy: (1) Read phrase - does literal meaning make sense? (2) If literal seems silly or impossible, it's probably figurative. (3) Think: Is this common expression? What do people mean when they say this? (4) Use context - what makes sense in this situation? Practice with common 3rd grade idioms: give a hand (help), hit the books (study), piece of cake (easy), under the weather (sick), raining cats and dogs (heavy rain), time flies (passes quickly). Explain: These phrases make language colorful and interesting. They mean something different than exact words say. Watch for: taking every phrase literally / not recognizing common expressions / ignoring context that shows figurative meaning.