Grade 7 English Worksheet: Idioms and Expressions

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General
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This Grade 7 worksheet on idioms and expressions offers medium difficulty exercises to enhance understanding of idiomatic language, including matching, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice, and categorization activities. Perfect for building vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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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 complete the tasks as instructed. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. For multiple choice, select the correct option. For matching, connect the idioms to their meanings. Use complete sentences where required.
A

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences by filling in the missing idioms or expressions.
1.
When Sarah heard the good news, her face lit up like a ________.
[2 marks]
2.
After losing his job, John decided to _____ his luck and try again.
[2 marks]
3.
It's important to stay calm and not to _____ the boat during the crisis.
[2 marks]
B

Matching Idioms with Meanings

Match each idiom with its correct meaning by drawing a line or writing the matching number-letter.
1.
1. Break the ice
[2 marks]
1. Start a conversation in a social setting
2. End a meeting
3. Make a situation less awkward
4. Escape from a difficult situation
AMatch D
BMatch B
CMatch C
DMatch A
2.
2. Hit the nail on the head
[2 marks]
1. Accurately identify the problem
2. Miss the point
3. Be very lucky
4. Make a mistake
AMatch B
BMatch A
CMatch C
DMatch D
3.
3. Under the weather
[2 marks]
1. Feeling sick
2. Feeling happy
3. Feeling tired
4. Feeling hungry
AMatch B
BMatch A
CMatch C
DMatch D
C

Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the best answer for each question.
1.
What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
[2 marks]
AAccusing the wrong person
BClimbing a tree
CBeing distracted
DMaking a mistake
2.
If someone says 'It's a piece of cake,' they mean:
[2 marks]
AIt's difficult
BIt's easy
CIt's expensive
DIt's complicated
D

Categorization: Idioms or Expressions

Sort the following phrases into 'Idioms' or 'Expressions' based on their usage.
1.
Hold your horses
[2 marks]
2.
It's raining cats and dogs
[2 marks]
3.
Be on cloud nine
[2 marks]
4.
Good morning!
[2 marks]

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Created
4/26/2025
Updated
12/29/2025
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