Say What?

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to strengthen understanding of idiomatic expressions through realistic, scenario-based practice. Students read short situations and choose the idiom from a provided word bank that best fits each context. To succeed, learners must interpret the scenario carefully, compare meanings, and select the expression that matches the situation’s message or tone.

Skills Reinforced

• Vocabulary & Idiom Selection (Grades 4-6) – Identify and apply common idioms accurately.
• Scenario Interpretation – Analyze short passages to determine implied meaning.
• Language Use in Context – Match figurative expressions to appropriate real-life situations.
• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making – Evaluate multiple options and choose the best fit.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support figurative language instruction.
• Context-Driven Practice – Emphasizes understanding meaning rather than memorization.
• Word Bank Scaffold – Supports learners while still requiring careful reasoning.
• Builds Language Flexibility – Helps students see how idioms function naturally in communication.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, small groups, independent practice, homework, or enrichment.
• No-Prep Format – Print-and-go worksheet for classroom or homeschool use.

This printable worksheet helps students become confident users of idiomatic language by matching expressions to meaningful contexts. By choosing idioms that fit specific situations, learners strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and interpretive skills. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this resource supports thoughtful language use, cultural understanding, and effective communication.

This worksheet is part of our Common Expressions Worksheets collection.