Figurative Fakes

In this activity, students identify which phrase among each group is not an idiom. Each set includes three idiomatic expressions and one literal phrase. Learners must analyze the meanings and choose the odd one out. This task promotes critical thinking, figurative interpretation, and vocabulary precision, making it both challenging and fun.

Curriculum Skills Explored

English Language Arts – Figurative vs. Literal Language Distinction

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Word Meaning

English Language Arts – Analytical Reasoning

English Language Arts – Reading for Understanding

This worksheet is part of our Idioms collection.