Grade 7 English Worksheet: Idioms and Expressions
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This grade 7 medium difficulty worksheet on idioms and expressions enhances students' understanding of figurative language through matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and categorization activities. It promotes vocabulary skills, idiomatic comprehension, and contextual usage for English learners.
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Grade 7 English Worksheet: Idioms and Expressions
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Grade 7 English Worksheet: Idioms and Expressions
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For matching questions, match the idiom to its meaning. For multiple choice, select the correct answer. Fill in blanks with appropriate idioms, and categorize expressions based on their usage. Manage your time wisely and review your answers.
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Section 1: Matching Idioms to Their Meanings
Match each idiom in Column A with its correct meaning in Column B.
1.
1. A piece of cake
[2 marks]1. Something very easy
2. A difficult challenge
3. A big surprise
4. A happy event
AA
BD
CB
DC
2.
2. Break a leg
[2 marks]1. Wish someone good luck
2. Cause harm to someone
3. Start a fight
4. Relax completely
AD
BC
CB
DA
3.
3. Hit the nail on the head
[2 marks]1. Identify the exact problem
2. Make a mistake
3. Finish quickly
4. Get angry
AD
BB
CC
DA
4.
4. Under the weather
[2 marks]1. Feeling unwell
2. Being outside
3. Feeling happy
4. Being tired
AD
BB
CC
DA
5.
5. Let the cat out of the bag
[2 marks]1. Reveal a secret
2. Make a mistake
3. Avoid responsibility
4. Change plans
AD
BB
CC
DA
B
Section 2: Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct meaning or usage of the idiom or expression.
1.
6. What does the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?
[2 marks]AVery cheap
BVery expensive
CVery quick
DVery simple
2.
7. When someone says 'It's a blessing in disguise,' they mean:
[2 marks]ASomething good that initially seems bad
BA literal blessing from someone
CAn unavoidable accident
DA secret being revealed
3.
8. The phrase 'bite the bullet' means:
[2 marks]ATo accept something unpleasant
BTo be brave
CTo make a quick decision
DTo start a fight
4.
9. If someone is 'barking up the wrong tree,' they are:
[2 marks]AMaking a mistake in their guess
BClimbing a tree
CBeing very loud
DGetting angry
5.
10. What does it mean to 'beat around the bush'?
[2 marks]AAvoid talking directly about a topic
BHunt for animals
CTake a shortcut
DBe very direct
C
Section 3: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Idiom
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with an appropriate idiom from the options provided.
1.
11. When she forgot her lines during the play, everyone thought she was ________.
[2 marks]2.
12. After losing his job, Tom was feeling ________, but he soon found a new one.
[2 marks]3.
13. Sarah decided to ________ and tell her parents the truth about the broken vase.
[2 marks]4.
14. The new software is ________, it only took me five minutes to learn how to use it.
[2 marks]5.
15. He knew he was ________ when he accused his friend without evidence.
[2 marks]D
Section 4: Categorization of Expressions
Sort each idiom or expression into the correct category: 'Good luck/Encouragement', 'Problems/Difficulties', 'Secrets/Revelations', or 'Cost/Value'.
1.
16. Break a leg
[2 marks]2.
17. Costs an arm and a leg
[2 marks]3.
18. Let the cat out of the bag
[2 marks]4.
19. Under the weather
[2 marks]5.
20. A piece of cake
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