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Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.

Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?

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Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.

It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.

Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.

The rain is about to stop.
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Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
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I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.

Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.

Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.

I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
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Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
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An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.

A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.

An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
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Use the sentences to answer the question.

A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.

Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?

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Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.

Identify idioms.
Identify idioms.

Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.

Examine sentence logic.
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What was the primary reason that Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Rhode Island colony?
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He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.

He was forced out by Native Americans.
He was forced out by Native Americans.

He sought better opportunities for farming.
He sought better opportunities for farming.

He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
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Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
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They sought gold, silver and riches.
They sought gold, silver and riches.

They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.

They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.

The king wanted them to discover new land.
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What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select all that apply.
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shipping
shipping

fur trade
fur trade

farming
farming

fishing
fishing

tobacco farming
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there are only two options
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The Mayflower Compact
In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James...Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith…a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do…solemnly and mutually…covenant [agree] and combine ourselves together into a civil body politick, for our better ordering and preservation…and by virtue hereof to enacte, constitute [establish], and frame such just and equal laws…and offices… as shall be thought most meet [suitable] and convenient for the general good of the Colony unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names…Anno Dom. 1620.

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In the Mayflower Compact, why do the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience”?

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to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will remain servants of God

to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule

to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will elect a colonial leader

to show that they will follow the king of England
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It is raining very hard.
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I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
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A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
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Look for context clues.
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He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
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They wanted to escape religious persecution.
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shipping, fur trade, fishing
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Apologies for the confusion. The correct options are shipping and fishing.
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to show that they will follow the colony's rule