Determine Literal and Nonliteral Word Meanings Practice Test

Read the story. Ava stayed home from school because she felt under the weather. She sneezed and sipped warm tea. “I hope you feel better soon,” Mom said. What does “under the weather” mean in this story?

Read the story. Mia looked outside and groaned. “It’s raining cats and dogs,” she said, as water poured off the roof. She grabbed her boots and umbrella and ran to the bus. What does “raining cats and dogs” mean in this story?