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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.
    The test is hard.
    I am hungry for cake.
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  • I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
    I'm feeling great.
    I'm feeling sick.
    I think it's going to rain.
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  • The last piece of cake was calling my name.
    My mom is calling my name.
    The piece of cake is actually talking to me.
    I really want the last piece of cake.
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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 had light coming off of it.
    Her smile was very big and happy.
    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 quiet.
    The classroom was full of animals.
    The classroom was busy and chaotic.
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  • He always shares his lunch because he has a heart of gold.
    He is not nice.
    He is rich.
    He is kind and generous.
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  • The new video game cost me an arm and a leg.
    The video game was expensive.
    The video game was cheap.
    I had to trade my arm for the new video game.
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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.
    The day is over.
    I'm done working on the project.
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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 upset.
    She was really happy.
    She was walking in the sky.
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  • I’m going to hit the hay because I have an early flight.
    I'm going to stay awake all night.
    I'm going to hit a pile of hay with a bat.
    I am going to sleep.
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  • After weeks of studying, Maya passed her math test with flying colors.
    Maya failed her math test.
    Maya did really good on 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 getting plenty of rest.
    Leo likes candles.
    Leo is doing too much each day.
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