School jokes.

Double meaning. A “problem” can be a difficult situation or an exercise in a mathematics book.

Idiom. “A piece of cake” means something easy, but the student interprets it as literal food.

Double meaning. A ruler can be a measuring tool or a monarch.

Double meaning. “Notes” can be written reminders or musical sounds and symbols.

Literal reading. Erasers are often attached to the back end of pencils, while “I’ve got your back” expresses support.

Literal reading. A higher latitude is farther north or south on a map, but “higher” prompts the student to climb.

Literal reading. History concerns the past, so prediction falls outside the teacher’s “subject.”

Double meaning. Making a point means expressing an idea; a marker also creates a visible point or mark.

Category switch. A “bookworm” is normally an enthusiastic reader, but the answer treats it as a literal worm for fishing.

Idiom. “Wiped clean” can mean given a fresh start and also describes erasing a whiteboard.

Idiom. Being “on the same page” means sharing an understanding; notebooks literally contain pages.

Double meaning. “Pointless” means lacking purpose, and a circle has no geometric points.

Sound-alike. “Whether” and “weather” sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning—exactly the kind of distinction a spelling bee tests.

Idiom. To “draw the line” means establish an ending or boundary; chalk literally draws lines.

Double meaning. A “passage” can be a section of text or a physical corridor; “dark” can describe either its mood or lighting.

Idiom. To count on someone is to depend on them, while a calculator literally performs counting and calculation.

Idiom. To stick with something is to persist, and glue literally makes objects stick.

Metaphor. The final word ends a discussion, while a school bell signals that a class period is over.

Idiom. Reading between the lines means finding an implied meaning; a notebook literally contains lines.

Idiom. Being drawn into something means becoming involved, while drawing is also an art activity.

Idiom. To cover ground is to make progress or travel a distance; a book also covers a topic.

Double meaning. A bright idea is clever, while a highlighter marks text with a bright color.

Idiom. Having too much on one’s shoulders means carrying too much responsibility; a backpack is literally carried on the shoulders.

Idiom. Reflecting on performance means evaluating it, while a mirror produces a literal reflection.

Idiom. Keeping people in line means maintaining order, while pencils are used to draw literal lines.

Idiom. Coming full circle means returning to a starting point; a drawing compass makes literal circles.

Literal reading. A leader unites a group, while a ring binder physically holds pages together.

Idiom. Cutting to the point means speaking directly; scissors literally cut and have points.

Idiom. Considering every angle means examining all perspectives; a protractor measures literal angles.

Double meaning. A break can be time away from work or a division between parts of a book.

Double meaning. To book a trip is to reserve it, while a librarian works with books.

Double meaning. Elements are essential parts of an answer and also the basic substances studied in chemistry.

Idiom. Speaking out of turn means interrupting; a bell rings when it is its turn to signal.

Double meaning. Supporting a proposal means endorsing it; a desk physically supports schoolwork and supplies.

Double meaning. Points in writing can be dull or sharp figuratively, while a sharpener changes a pencil point literally.

Idiom. A well-rounded education covers many subjects, and a globe is literally round.

Perspective. A quiz normally supplies questions for students, but here it is the quiz that doubts the textbook's answers.

Double meaning. A sentence can be a grammatical unit or a punishment handed down by a court.

Double meaning. Defining issues means explaining them clearly; defining words is a dictionary's literal function.

Double meaning. Characters can be people in a novel, while students are people who pass through a hallway.

Literal reading. A tour guide knows routes, and a hall pass authorizes a student's route through school.

Domain switch. Recess pauses the school day, while a comma marks a brief pause in a sentence.