Explaining Common Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs Worksheets
Related ELA Standard: L.5.5.B
Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs Worksheets To Print:
Everyday Idioms – This is a fun one! Match each idiom to the correct scenario. Write the correct boy's name on the line.
Proverbs – Have you heard these before?
Proverb or Idiom? – Read each statement and then classify it properly.
Swing! – What does each cloud mean?
Idioms – This is a great rewriting activity for students to work with.
Idioms Matching – Look at each picture below. Then match it to the idiom that describes what is going on in the picture.
Special Phrases – You are given some common idioms. Match them with their meanings.
Is it a Proverb or an Adage? – Read each statement. Decide if it is a proverb or an adage and write your answer on the line. Then briefly state what it means.
Recognizing Adages – Read each sentence. Underline the adage.
Time-worn Wisdom – Read each proverb below. Write its meaning on the line.
Use An Idiom – An idiom is a group of words that have a different meaning when they are together than what the words mean individually.
You can't complete a proverb without unscrambling eggs! – Unscramble the words. Then use them to fill in the blank for each proverb.
Understanding Idioms – Choose the idiom that best matches each situation. Write the idiom's letter on the line next to each item.
Understanding Proverbs – Explain what each of the proverbs means.
Wisdom of the Ages – Match each proverb to its definition. Write the letter of the correct definition on the line.
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