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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."We are all in the same boat." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.We are sitting in one boat.
  • B.We are all in the same difficult situation.
  • C.We are going fishing.
2."The baby's cheeks were as red as apples." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The baby was eating apples.
  • B.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  • C.The baby's cheeks were pale.
3."The stars were diamonds in the night sky." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.The stars sparkled brightly.
  • B.The stars were for sale.
  • C.Diamonds were floating in the sky.
4."The puppy was as playful as a kitten." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The puppy loved to play.
  • B.The puppy was tired.
  • C.The puppy was a kitten.
5."My legs were jelly after the race." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.My legs were made of jelly.
  • B.My legs felt strong.
  • C.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
6."Keep an eye on your little brother." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.Put your eye on him.
  • B.Watch your little brother carefully.
  • C.Close one eye.
7."Tell me what happened. I'm all ears." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.I am listening carefully.
  • B.I have a great many ears.
  • C.I cannot hear you.
8."The room was as cold as ice." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The room was warm.
  • B.The room was full of ice.
  • C.The room was very cold.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

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  1. 1.We are all in the same difficult situation.
  2. 2.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  3. 3.The stars sparkled brightly.
  4. 4.The puppy loved to play.
  5. 5.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  6. 6.Watch your little brother carefully.
  7. 7.I am listening carefully.
  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.