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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."The baby's cheeks were as red as apples." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The baby's cheeks were pale.
  • B.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  • C.The baby was eating apples.
2."We are all in the same boat." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.We are all in the same difficult situation.
  • B.We are going fishing.
  • C.We are sitting in one boat.
3."The stars were diamonds in the night sky." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.The stars were for sale.
  • B.The stars sparkled brightly.
  • C.Diamonds were floating in the sky.
4."He is feeling under the weather." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.He is feeling a little ill.
  • B.He is standing under a cloud.
  • C.He is very happy.
5."The test was a piece of cake." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.The test was about cake.
  • B.The test was hard.
  • C.The test was very easy.
6."The lake was a mirror." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.The water was so still it reflected everything.
  • B.The lake was made of glass.
  • C.Somebody put a mirror in the lake.
7."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.
8."The puppy was as playful as a kitten." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The puppy was tired.
  • B.The puppy was a kitten.
  • C.The puppy loved to play.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

Set 20. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  2. 2.We are all in the same difficult situation.
  3. 3.The stars sparkled brightly.
  4. 4.He is feeling a little ill.
  5. 5.The test was very easy.
  6. 6.The water was so still it reflected everything.
  7. 7.I am listening carefully.
  8. 8.The puppy loved to play.

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