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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 puppy was as playful as a kitten." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The puppy loved to play.
  • B.The puppy was tired.
  • C.The puppy was a kitten.
2."The test was a piece of cake." What does this idiom mean?
  • A.The test was hard.
  • B.The test was about cake.
  • C.The test was very easy.
3."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.
4."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.
5."The stars were diamonds in the night sky." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.Diamonds were floating in the sky.
  • B.The stars were for sale.
  • C.The stars sparkled brightly.
6."My legs were jelly after the race." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.My legs felt strong.
  • B.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  • C.My legs were made of jelly.
7."Grandpa is a walking dictionary." What does this metaphor mean?
  • A.Grandpa is a book.
  • B.Grandpa walks a long way.
  • C.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
8."The room was as cold as ice." What does this simile mean?
  • A.The room was very cold.
  • B.The room was warm.
  • C.The room was full of ice.

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Answer key — Similes, Metaphors and Idioms

Set 8. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.The puppy loved to play.
  2. 2.The test was very easy.
  3. 3.He is feeling a little ill.
  4. 4.I am listening carefully.
  5. 5.The stars sparkled brightly.
  6. 6.My legs felt weak and wobbly.
  7. 7.Grandpa knows the meanings of a great many words.
  8. 8.The room was very cold.

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