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Idioms
It's often confusing which word should be used to complete a sentence. Although this activity's title insinuates that idioms will be discussed, the practice section is just about using words like to, who, with, as, and that correctly....
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Sayings Quiz: Will
In this online quiz instructional activity, middle schoolers read the sentences containing the English sayings and select the correct answer to complete the 10 exercises.
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Proverbs and Idioms
Students complete a unit of activities to learn about idioms and proverbs. In this idioms and proverbs lesson, students complete 16 lessons to learn about idioms and proverbs. Students complete a booklet of proverb and idiom activities.
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Pre-AP Strategies for Spanish Literature
Take a break from vocabulary development and have your Spanish scholars immerse themselves in Spanish culture. What are common Spanish proverbs? In short sessions over the course of a few weeks, the class will learn about different...
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Sayings from the Kitchen Exercise
In this idiom worksheet, students study the meaning of idioms pertaining to the kitchen. Students respond to 10 matching questions 3 short answer questions about the given English phrases.
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Idioms: Nature 2
In this English idioms about nature worksheet, students interpret sayings about nature and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Idioms Quiz: Structures
In this English idioms about structure learning exercise, students interpret sayings about structure and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Idioms Quiz: Body 8
In this English idioms about the body worksheet, students interpret sayings about the body and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Idioms Quiz: Colours 2
In this English idioms about colors worksheet, students interpret sayings about colors and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Idioms Quiz: Weather
In this English idioms about weather worksheet, students interpret sayings about weather and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Idioms Beginning With T
In this idioms instructional activity, learners complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the meaning of idioms that begin with the letter T. Students read the idioms and mark the correct meaning.
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Ageless Idioms
Learners translate and define idioms between English and Spanish. In this ageless idioms lesson, students discuss elements of expression and how a language's vernacular does not always make sense. Learners illustrate a variety of...
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Idioms
Use this podcast lesson plan to familiarize scholars with the characteristics, history, and cultural implications of idioms. As part of the Walking Classroom curriculum, kids listen to a 12-minute podcast as they walk around campus. If...
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Animal Proverbs and Adages
What will play when the cat's away? Practice figurative language with a list of proverbs about animals. Kids use the word bank at the top of the page to fill in the blanks based on their knowledge of common phrases.
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Idioms Quiz: Plants
In this idioms about plants worksheet, students complete sentences by interpreting idioms about plants. Each sentence contains clues as to the meaning of the idiom.
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Proverbs and Adages: What Do They Mean?
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but feel free to find the silver lining in a worksheet about common proverbs and adages. Learners read six popular adages and write their literal definitions on the lines provided.
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Idioms
In this idiom skills worksheet, students read about 7 commonly used idioms and then answer 6 short answer questions regarding the meaning of idioms.
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Idioms with Numbers
In this online interactive ESL worksheet, students respond to 10 fill in the blank questions regarding idioms with numbers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Idioms Quiz: Sports 1
In this idioms quiz worksheet, students analyze the given idioms and read how they are used in a sentence. Students select the meaning of each idiom to complete the 10 exercises.
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Idioms Quiz: Food 3
In this online idiom quiz instructional activity, students analyze the given idiom and read them within a sentence. Students select the correct meaning of the 10 exercises.
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Idioms Quiz: Music
In this idioms activity, middle schoolers read the example idioms related to music. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 online exercises.
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Idiom Explanations
In this idiom worksheet, students read explanation of 8 common idioms, then complete a fill-in-the-blank activity using those same idioms. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Idioms – D
In this idioms worksheet, 7th graders read 8 idioms and their meanings and then respond to 8 fill in the blank and short answer questions regarding the idioms.
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs! Literary Devices and Figurative Language
Third and fourth graders study literary devices and figurative language. They view a PowerPoint presentation (which you must create) to review hyperbole, idiom, simile, and metaphor. They read and discuss the book There's A Frog in My...