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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."She ran like the wind." What does this simile mean?
  • A.She ran slowly.
  • B.She ran very fast.
  • C.She blew around.
2."The baby's cheeks were as red as apples." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  • B.The baby's cheeks were pale.
  • C.The baby was eating apples.
3."The puppy was as playful as a kitten." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The puppy was a kitten.
  • B.The puppy was tired.
  • C.The puppy loved to play.
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."The test was a piece of cake." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.The test was very easy.
  • B.The test was hard.
  • C.The test was about cake.
6."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.
7."The lake was a mirror." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.The lake was made of glass.
  • B.The water was so still it reflected everything.
  • C.Somebody put a mirror in the lake.
8."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.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

Set 21. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.She ran very fast.
  2. 2.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  3. 3.The puppy loved to play.
  4. 4.Watch your little brother carefully.
  5. 5.The test was very easy.
  6. 6.The room was very cold.
  7. 7.The water was so still it reflected everything.
  8. 8.I am listening carefully.

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