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Similes, Metaphors and Idioms is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on explaining what a figure of speech actually means, aligned to Common Core standard L.4.5. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

L.4.5

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Circle the right answer.

1."His bedroom was a pigsty." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.His bedroom was neat.
  • B.Pigs lived in his bedroom.
  • C.His bedroom was very messy.
2."My legs were jelly after the race." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  • B.My legs felt strong.
  • C.My legs were made of jelly.
3."Grandpa is a walking dictionary." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.Grandpa walks a long way.
  • B.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
  • C.Grandpa is a book.
4."Keep an eye on your little brother." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.Watch your little brother carefully.
  • B.Close one eye.
  • C.Put your eye on him.
5."Tell me what happened. I'm all ears." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.I have a great many ears.
  • B.I cannot hear you.
  • C.I am listening carefully.
6."The stars were diamonds in the night sky." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.The stars were for sale.
  • B.Diamonds were floating in the sky.
  • C.The stars sparkled brightly.
7."She ran like the wind." What does this simile mean?
  • A.She ran very fast.
  • B.She blew around.
  • C.She ran slowly.
8."The room was as cold as ice." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The room was warm.
  • B.The room was very cold.
  • C.The room was full of ice.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

Set 13. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.His bedroom was very messy.
  2. 2.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  3. 3.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
  4. 4.Watch your little brother carefully.
  5. 5.I am listening carefully.
  6. 6.The stars sparkled brightly.
  7. 7.She ran very fast.
  8. 8.The room was very cold.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.4.5 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.