L.3.5.A.-Test1C Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words
 
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L.3.5.A.-Test1C Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

What phrase would best complete the following sentence?

The class was so quiet you could hear . . . . . .  . . . .
a.
a lion roar
c.
a pin drop
b.
sirens
d.
everyone talking
 

 2. 

What phrase would best complete the following sentence?

When Jacob's friends teased him about losing, he really __________________________.
a.
had high hopes
c.
blew his own horn
b.
took it to heart
d.
took baby steps
 

 3. 

What phrase would best complete the following sentence?

Amanda got all of her work done in one day because she worked like a __________________.
a.
lazy bum
c.
work horse
b.
sloth
d.
cat
 

 4. 

In the following sentence what would the best meaning of the underlined phrase be?

The nurse asked all the visitors to be as quiet as a mouse because the babies were sleeping.
a.
be as loud as you want
c.
be very quiet, don't talk
b.
turn yourself into a mouse
d.
don't need to pay attention
 

 5. 

In the following sentence what would the best meaning of the highlighted phrase be?

Mom said I should keep my eye on the prize when I complained about how long it was taking to save my money to buy a puppy.
a.
quit trying because it will make you tired
c.
look everywhere an answer
b.
stay focused and don't give up
d.
put my eye on a spot and don't look away
 

 6. 

In the following sentence what would the best meaning of the highlighted phrase be?

Coach told the players to put it all on the line as they started the championship game.
a.
give it all you have
c.
take it easy on the other team
b.
draw a line and stand on it
d.
don't listen to the crowd
 

 7. 

In the following sentence what would the best meaning of the highlighted phrase be?

When her friend kept talking during the movie, Jane told her to zip her lip.
a.
put a zipper on her lip
c.
continue talking
b.
go away
d.
be quiet
 

 8. 

What phrase would best complete the following sentence?

The workers were _______________________ finishing the building for the grand opening the next day.
a.
dirty as pigs
c.
busy as bees
b.
clean as a whistle
d.
slow as molasses
 

 9. 

What phrase would best complete the following sentence?

Alex was ______________________ to his friend after he found out he told his secret to everyone.
a.
as cold as ice
c.
as slow as molasses
b.
as clean as a whistle
d.
as happy as a lark
 

 10. 

What phrase would best complete the following sentence?

Everyone said that Sally was just _______________________, becasue she never said anything mean.
a.
sour as a lemon
c.
sweet as sugar
b.
cold as ice
d.
mean as a hornet
 
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