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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 stars were diamonds in the night sky." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.The stars sparkled brightly.
  • B.Diamonds were floating in the sky.
  • C.The stars were for sale.
2."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.
3."The room was as cold as ice." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The room was very cold.
  • B.The room was full of ice.
  • C.The room was warm.
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 baby's cheeks were as red as apples." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The baby's cheeks were pale.
  • B.The baby was eating apples.
  • C.The baby's cheeks were very red.
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 have a great many ears.
  • C.I am listening carefully.
8."She ran like the wind." What does this simile mean?
  • A.She ran very fast.
  • B.She ran slowly.
  • C.She blew around.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

Set 6. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.The stars sparkled brightly.
  2. 2.We are all in the same difficult situation.
  3. 3.The room was very cold.
  4. 4.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
  5. 5.The baby's cheeks were very red.
  6. 6.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  7. 7.I am listening carefully.
  8. 8.She ran very fast.

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