Literal vs. Figurative Sort

Students read ten sentences and decide whether each one is literal or figurative. This activity strengthens understanding of how language can convey meaning beyond its direct definition. Learners distinguish between statements that describe real actions and those that use idioms or figurative expressions. The exercise promotes critical thinking and enhances students’ ability to interpret nuanced uses of language. By identifying figurative expressions, students improve reading comprehension and awareness of author intent. This worksheet also supports vocabulary development and semantic reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Distinguishing Literal vs. Nonliteral Meaning

English Language Arts – Figurative Language Recognition

English Language Arts – Comprehension and Analysis

English Language Arts – Language Interpretation

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