This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice idioms, adages & proverbs skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Idioms, Adages & Proverbs
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Carlos moved to a new school and felt out of place. His mom said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." What did she mean?
A) They should plan a trip to Rome soon
B) Carlos should follow the customs and habits of his new school
C) Carlos should teach everyone his old school's rules
D) Roman students always feel comfortable at new schools
2. Aisha wanted both the lead role in the play and captain of the soccer team, but rehearsals and practices were at the same time. Her dad said, "You can't have your cake and eat it too." What did he mean?
A) Aisha should eat cake to feel better
B) Aisha cannot enjoy two things that conflict with each other
C) Aisha should quit both activities immediately
D) Cake is not allowed at soccer practice
3. Ethan kept checking the clock during a boring class. His friend whispered, "A watched pot never boils." What does this adage mean in this context?
A) Ethan should boil water for an experiment
B) Staring at the clock will not make time pass faster
C) The classroom pot is broken
D) Ethan's friend wants to cook lunch
4. Nina invested all her allowance in one collectible card. Her older sister warned, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." What lesson was she giving?
A) Eggs are fragile and break easily in baskets
B) Nina should buy a better basket for her eggs
C) Nina should spread her money across different things to reduce risk
D) Collectible cards are always a bad purchase
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. "Barking up the wrong tree" means you are following the wrong lead or idea.
2. "A penny for your thoughts" is an idiom used to ask someone what they are thinking.
3. "Beggars can't be choosers" teaches that people in need should be grateful for any help offered.
4. "A blessing in disguise" means something bad that turns out to be good.
5. "Throw in the towel" is an idiom that means to stop trying.
Idioms, Adages & Proverbs
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Carlos moved to a new school and felt out of place. His mom said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." What did she mean?
A) They should plan a trip to Rome soon
B) Carlos should follow the customs and habits of his new school
C) Carlos should teach everyone his old school's rules
D) Roman students always feel comfortable at new schools
2. Aisha wanted both the lead role in the play and captain of the soccer team, but rehearsals and practices were at the same time. Her dad said, "You can't have your cake and eat it too." What did he mean?
A) Aisha should eat cake to feel better
B) Aisha cannot enjoy two things that conflict with each other
C) Aisha should quit both activities immediately
D) Cake is not allowed at soccer practice
3. Ethan kept checking the clock during a boring class. His friend whispered, "A watched pot never boils." What does this adage mean in this context?
A) Ethan should boil water for an experiment
B) Staring at the clock will not make time pass faster
C) The classroom pot is broken
D) Ethan's friend wants to cook lunch
4. Nina invested all her allowance in one collectible card. Her older sister warned, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." What lesson was she giving?
A) Eggs are fragile and break easily in baskets
B) Nina should buy a better basket for her eggs
C) Nina should spread her money across different things to reduce risk
D) Collectible cards are always a bad purchase
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) "Barking up the wrong tree" means you are following the wrong lead or idea.
2) "A penny for your thoughts" is an idiom used to ask someone what they are thinking.
3) "Beggars can't be choosers" teaches that people in need should be grateful for any help offered.
4) "A blessing in disguise" means something bad that turns out to be good.
5) "Throw in the towel" is an idiom that means to stop trying.
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