This medium-level worksheet has students fill in blanks, and match items from two columns to practice idioms, adages & proverbs skills.
It includes 10 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Idioms, Adages & Proverbs
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. "You can't have your cake and eat it too" means you cannot have it both ways.
2. "Throw in the towel" means to give up or quit.
3. "A watched pot never boils" means time seems slower when you wait anxiously.
4. "Beggars can't be choosers" means you should accept what is offered when in need.
5. "Speak of the devil" is used when the person you were talking about suddenly appears.
6. "The best of both worlds" means enjoying two different advantages at the same time.
7. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" means you appreciate people more when they are away.
8. "Easy come, easy go" means things gained without effort are lost just as quickly.
9. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means do not risk everything on a single plan.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Throw in the towel
→ Idiom (give up)
Adage (distance increases affection)
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
→ Adage (distance increases affection)
Idiom (someone appears when mentioned)
Speak of the devil
→ Idiom (someone appears when mentioned)
Proverb (easy gains are easily lost)
Easy come, easy go
→ Proverb (easy gains are easily lost)
Idiom (give up)
Idioms, Adages & Proverbs
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) "You can't have your cake and eat it too" means you cannot have it both ways.
2) "Throw in the towel" means to give up or quit.
3) "A watched pot never boils" means time seems slower when you wait anxiously.
4) "Beggars can't be choosers" means you should accept what is offered when in need.
5) "Speak of the devil" is used when the person you were talking about suddenly appears.
6) "The best of both worlds" means enjoying two different advantages at the same time.
7) "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" means you appreciate people more when they are away.
8) "Easy come, easy go" means things gained without effort are lost just as quickly.
9) "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means do not risk everything on a single plan.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
Throw in the towel
→ Idiom (give up)
Adage (distance increases affection)
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
→ Adage (distance increases affection)
Idiom (someone appears when mentioned)
Speak of the devil
→ Idiom (someone appears when mentioned)
Proverb (easy gains are easily lost)
Easy come, easy go
→ Proverb (easy gains are easily lost)
Idiom (give up)
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10 Questions
10-15 minutes
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