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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."He is feeling under the weather." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.He is standing under a cloud.
  • B.He is feeling a little ill.
  • C.He is very happy.
2."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.
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."Grandpa is a walking dictionary." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.Grandpa is a book.
  • B.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
  • C.Grandpa walks a long way.
5."The test was a piece of cake." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.The test was hard.
  • B.The test was very easy.
  • C.The test was about cake.
6."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.
7."Tell me what happened. I'm all ears." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.I cannot hear you.
  • B.I am listening carefully.
  • C.I have a great many ears.
8."His bedroom was a pigsty." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.His bedroom was very messy.
  • B.His bedroom was neat.
  • C.Pigs lived in his bedroom.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

Set 24. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.He is feeling a little ill.
  2. 2.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  3. 3.The stars sparkled brightly.
  4. 4.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
  5. 5.The test was very easy.
  6. 6.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  7. 7.I am listening carefully.
  8. 8.His bedroom was very messy.

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