Figurative Language: Idioms in sentences
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Figurative Language: Idioms in sentences" is written for 5th Grade (Ages 10-11), and it covers Common Core L.5.5.B. If your little one is a year younger but already steady here, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and idioms never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
5th grade grammar and writing worksheet: Idioms in sentences. Read each sentence. Write what the idiom in bold really means. Part of our idioms collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear idioms in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently and self-check their own work against an answer key before you review it as a class, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These idioms worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.
What students will practice
- Students will identify and correctly use idioms in sentences and short passages.
- Students will distinguish idioms from related language concepts and apply rules consistently.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of idioms through independent reading and close analysis, in both reading and their own writing.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Grammar & Writing · 5th Grade
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FAQ
How do I use this idioms worksheet?
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Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear idioms in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently and self-check their own work against an answer key before you review it as a class, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These idioms worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.
What does this worksheet teach?
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These idioms worksheets for 5th grade give students the targeted language arts practice they need to master this important grammar skill. Students identify, sort, complete, and write using idioms through a variety of exercises designed to reinforce both recognition and application. Our idioms worksheets connect grammar practice to reading and writing so students see how idioms works in real language. Building a solid understanding of idioms in 5th grade sets students up for stronger writing and clearer communication in every subject.
Can I use this idioms worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 5th Grade idioms, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many 5th Grade idioms worksheets are there?
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3 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are idioms worksheets for?
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These are written for 5th Grade students, roughly ages 10-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these idioms worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 5th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Idioms |
| Standard | L.5.5.B |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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