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    Understanding what a sentence really means with choices.
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  • Don't worry, the test was a piece of cake.
    The test is easy.
    I am hungry for cake.
    The test is hard.
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  • I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
    I think it's going to rain.
    I'm feeling great.
    I'm feeling sick.
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  • The last piece of cake was calling my name.
    My mom is calling my name.
    I really want the last piece of cake.
    The piece of cake is actually talking to me.
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  • She's been as busy as a bee getting ready for the dance.
    She is really busy and has a lot to do.
    She has nothing to do.
    She likes to watch bees.
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  • Her smile was as bright as the sun.
    Her smile was very big and happy.
    Her smile had light coming off of it.
    She was actually sad.
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  • The cold wind cut through my jacket like a knife.
    The wind was warm.
    The wind ripped my jacket.
    The wind was really cold.
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  • The classroom was a zoo during indoor recess.
    The classroom was full of animals.
    The classroom was quiet.
    The classroom was busy and chaotic.
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  • He always shares his lunch because he has a heart of gold.
    He is kind and generous.
    He is not nice.
    He is rich.
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  • The new video game cost me an arm and a leg.
    I had to trade my arm for the new video game.
    The video game was cheap.
    The video game was expensive.
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  • I've been working on this project for too long, I think it's time to call it a day.
    I'm going to continue working.
    I'm done working on the project.
    The day is over.
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  • We were planning a surprise party, but my brother spilled the beans a week early.
    He spilled a can of beans.
    He told them about the surprise party.
    They had the party early.
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  • After getting an A on the test, she was on cloud nine for the rest of the week.
    She was walking in the sky.
    She was upset.
    She was really happy.
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  • I’m going to hit the hay because I have an early flight.
    I'm going to hit a pile of hay with a bat.
    I'm going to stay awake all night.
    I am going to sleep.
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  • After weeks of studying, Maya passed her math test with flying colors.
    Maya did really good on her math test.
    Maya failed her math test.
    Maya was flying her kite after her test.
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  • The test is this Friday, so I really need to hit the books tonight.
    I need to study.
    I'm all done studying.
    I am going to hit my book with a bat.
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  • Between soccer practice and the school play, Leo has been burning the candle at both ends and is starting to look exhausted.
    Leo is doing too much each day.
    Leo likes candles.
    Leo is getting plenty of rest.
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