Match the Saying to Its Meaning is a free printable Grade 5 English worksheet on joining an idiom or adage to what it means, aligned to Common Core standard L.5.5. It prints 3 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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Match the Saying to Its Meaning
L.5.5
NameDate
Write the letter of the meaning next to each one.
1.Write the letter of the meaning next to each saying.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Slow and steady wins the race.
once in a blue moon
hit the nail on the head
A.People forget what they no longer see.
B.very rarely
C.Patient, steady effort succeeds in the end.
D.say something exactly right
2.Write the letter of the meaning next to each saying.
break the ice
on thin ice
call it a day
a blessing in disguise
A.something that seemed bad but turned out well
B.stop working for now
C.help people relax when they first meet
D.in a risky position
3.Write the letter of the meaning next to each saying.
Easy come, easy go.
Every dog has its day.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
A.An image can explain more than a long description.
B.What is gained without effort is easily lost.
C.The one who complains loudest gets attention.
D.Everyone has a moment of success sometime.
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Answer key — Match the Saying to Its Meaning
Set 6. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Out of sight, out of mind. — A (People forget what they no longer see.) 2. Slow and steady wins the race. — C (Patient, steady effort succeeds in the end.) 3. once in a blue moon — B (very rarely) 4. hit the nail on the head — D (say something exactly right)
2.1. break the ice — C (help people relax when they first meet) 2. on thin ice — D (in a risky position) 3. call it a day — B (stop working for now) 4. a blessing in disguise — A (something that seemed bad but turned out well)
3.1. Easy come, easy go. — B (What is gained without effort is easily lost.) 2. Every dog has its day. — D (Everyone has a moment of success sometime.) 3. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. — C (The one who complains loudest gets attention.) 4. A picture is worth a thousand words. — A (An image can explain more than a long description.)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.5.5 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.