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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 was eating apples.
  • B.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  • C.The baby's cheeks were pale.
2."Keep an eye on your little brother." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.Close one eye.
  • B.Watch your little brother carefully.
  • C.Put your eye on him.
3."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.
4."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.
5."She ran like the wind." What does this simile mean?
  • A.She ran slowly.
  • B.She ran very fast.
  • C.She blew around.
6."The puppy was as playful as a kitten." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The puppy loved to play.
  • B.The puppy was a kitten.
  • C.The puppy was tired.
7."The room was as cold as ice." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The room was full of ice.
  • B.The room was warm.
  • C.The room was very cold.
8."Tell me what happened. I'm all ears." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.I am listening carefully.
  • B.I cannot hear you.
  • C.I have a great many ears.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

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  1. 1.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  2. 2.Watch your little brother carefully.
  3. 3.The stars sparkled brightly.
  4. 4.We are all in the same difficult situation.
  5. 5.She ran very fast.
  6. 6.The puppy loved to play.
  7. 7.The room was very cold.
  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.