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.

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 'raining cats and dogs' 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 'raining cats and dogs' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): cats and dogs falling from the sky like rain. Figurative (what it really means): raining very hard. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean heavy rain. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice C is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'raining cats and dogs'. In the context of taking umbrellas, this phrase means it was raining very hard, not the literal pets falling. This is a common expression that people use to mean pouring rain. 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.

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): dropping or spilling actual beans. Figurative (what it really means): revealing a secret. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean telling something that should be kept hidden. The literal interpretation doesn't make sense in the context of a surprise. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'spill the beans'. In the context of a surprise party, this phrase means don’t tell the secret, not the literal don’t drop the bag of beans. This is a common expression that people use to mean keep quiet about something. 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.

This question tests distinguishing literal and nonliteral (figurative) meanings (CCSS.L.3.5.a). The phrase 'all ears' 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 'all ears' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): being made entirely of ears. Figurative (what it really means): listening carefully or attentively. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean fully focused on hearing. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice A is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'all ears'. In the context of telling an idea, this phrase means I am listening carefully, not the literal only have ears. This is a common expression that people use to mean paying full attention. 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 '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 '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 '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): give me your actual hand. Figurative (what it really means): help me. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean assist or help. The literal interpretation would be silly or physically impossible. Choice A is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'give me a hand'. In the context of carrying a box, this phrase means help me carry the box, not the literal give me your actual hand. This is a common expression that people use to mean provide assistance. 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 'hit the books' 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 'hit the books' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): physically punching or hitting books. Figurative (what it really means): to study hard. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean starting to study. The literal interpretation doesn't make sense or would be silly. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'hit the books'. In the context of before a quiz, this phrase means I should study hard, not the literal punch my books. This is a common expression that people use to mean get studying. 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 'break the ice' 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 'break the ice' has two possible meanings: Literal (exact words): physically breaking ice. Figurative (what it really means): starting a conversation to make people comfortable. In everyday speech, this phrase is used figuratively to mean easing tension or starting talk. The literal interpretation doesn't make sense in social context. Choice B is correct because it gives the figurative (actual intended) meaning of 'break the ice'. In the context of telling a funny joke, this phrase means she started a friendly conversation, not the literal cracked ice cubes. This is a common expression that people use to mean initiating interaction. 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.