Sayings in Scenes

This worksheet presents short descriptions, and students choose the idiom that best matches each situation. The task helps learners connect figurative expressions to real-life scenarios, strengthening inference and interpretation skills. Students analyze context clues and emotional cues to decide which idiom makes the most sense. The activity exposes students to a wide range of idioms and encourages critical thinking as they compare similar expressions. By completing the exercise, students gain deeper understanding of common English figures of speech. The worksheet also enhances the ability to recognize tone, attitudes, and implied messages within narratives.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Figurative Language in Context

English Language Arts – Inference and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Application

English Language Arts – Reading Analysis

This worksheet is part of our idioms and expressions worksheets collection.