Understanding Common English Idioms
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A medium difficulty English worksheet on idioms_and_expressions for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Matching Idioms to Their Meanings, Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice: Understanding Idioms.
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Understanding Common English Idioms
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Understanding Common English Idioms
English | Grade 7
Instructions: Read each question carefully. Some questions ask for matching meanings, others require filling in the blank or choosing the correct option. Think about what the idiom really means, not just the literal words.
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Matching Idioms to Their Meanings
Match each idiom with its correct meaning.
1.
Question 1
[4 marks]1. Break the ice
2. Hit the nail on the head
3. Piece of cake
4. Let the cat out of the bag
ASomething very easy to do
BStart a conversation in a social setting
CReveal a secret
DDescribe exactly what is causing a problem
B
Fill in the Blank
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
1.
When Sarah told everyone her surprise, she really _____ the _____.
[1 mark]2.
After studying for hours, the math test was a _____ for him.
[1 mark]C
Multiple Choice: Understanding Idioms
Choose the best meaning of the idiom in the question.
1.
What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
[1 mark]AA) To hit something with a hammer
BB) To describe exactly what is causing a problem
CC) To make a mistake
DD) To be very angry
2.
If someone says 'It's a piece of cake,' they mean:
[1 mark]AA) The task is difficult
BB) The task is very easy
CC) The cake is delicious
DD) They are hungry
D
Figurative vs. Literal Meaning
Decide whether the sentence uses the idiom figuratively or literally.
1.
He was so hungry he could eat a horse. Is this a literal or figurative statement?
[1 mark]AA) Literal
BB) Figurative
CC) Both
DD) Neither
2.
She was feeling blue today. Is this a literal or figurative expression?
[1 mark]AA) Literal
BB) Figurative
CC) Both
DD) Neither
E
Categorize the Idioms
Categorize these idioms as 'Positive', 'Negative', or 'Neutral': 'Break the ice', 'Hit the nail on the head', 'Let the cat out of the bag', 'Piece of cake'.
1.
Categorize these idioms as 'Positive', 'Negative', or 'Neutral': Break the ice, Hit the nail on the head, Let the cat out of the bag, Piece of cake.
[1 mark]F
Short Answer
Explain in your own words what the idiom means.
1.
What does it mean to 'beat around the bush'?
[1 mark]2.
Describe a situation where you might 'cry over spilled milk'.
[1 mark]Quick Actions
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- 12/29/2025
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