Saying Origins Answer Key

This worksheet teaches students the historical origins of several common expressions. Each idiom is explained with a short informational blurb, and students must then write what the expression means today. This requires them to connect past meanings with modern usage while thinking critically about language evolution. The activity builds reading comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and historical awareness of language. It also strengthens students’ ability to summarize and interpret informational text.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Informational Text Comprehension

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Idiomatic Meaning

English Language Arts – Summarizing Skills

Social Studies – Historical Context of Language

This worksheet is part of our Common Expressions Worksheets collection.