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English worksheets: Idioms worksheets and activities
 


 
I love ...IDIOMS
Choose the best word to complete the idiom, then label the pictures.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
HUMOUR- WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? :)
A nice worksheet on Humour, and what makes people laugh,to work on homonyms, homophones, idioms, phrasal verbs, etc. Itīs 5 pages including tha activities, teacherīs notes and answer key. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(11)
LETTER K. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,,idioms that can be replaced by a VERB,match the two parts of an idiom and try to explain it,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.Y...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms,idioms,idioms...
LETTER A .Three types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,explain the idiom,idioms that can be replaced by an adverb.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(6)
LETTER F .Three types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the correct idiom,idioms that can be replaced by an SYNONYM -idiom.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.HAVE A NICE DAY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
FOOD IDIOMS - WS 1
FOOD IDIOMS( 1st Ws). Itīs hard for elementary/ low intermediate sts. to learn idioms. Perhaps it will be more motivating with these clipart images.Iīve uploaded another ws FOOD IDIOMS - WS 2) and a crossword to practise these idioms.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with parts of the body
Useful idioms with parts of the body.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: BLACK (+key)
3rd worksheet in the series "idioms with colors"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(7)
LETTER G .Three types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the correct idiom,idioms that can be replaced by a VERB.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.HAVE A NICE DAY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: GREEN (+key)
5th worksheet in the series "idioms with colors"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(10)
LETTER J. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the correct idiom,match each NAME-idiom with its meaning,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(12)
LETTER L. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,match the idiom and its meaning,choose the correct answer,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
SLANG COLLECTION - (2 pages) - (Part 1 of 2) -> 20 PICTIONARY SLANG with explanation and uses - Instructions and exercises included
It is a very interesting and useful worksheet (2 pages) - SLANG COLLECTION - (Part 1 of 2) -> 20 PICTIONARY SLANG with explanation and uses - Instructions and exercises included. You can make your students practice the speaking and pronunciation as well besides lots of others uses of this ws. Hope it helps somebody. Thanks for downloading them. I ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms 101
ws to match idioms with meaning and pictures
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: WHITE (+key)
4th worksheet in the series "idioms with colors"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(14)
LETTER N.FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,,idioms that can be replaced by a NOUN,match the idioms with their meanings,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.Have a great weeken...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
SLANG COLLECTION - (2 pages) - (Part 2 of 2) -> + 20 PICTIONARY SLANG with explanation and uses - Instructions and exercises included
It is a very interesting and useful worksheet (2 pages) - SLANG COLLECTION - (Part 2 of 2) -> 20 PICTIONARY SLANG with explanation and uses - Instructions and exercises included. You can make your students practice the speaking and pronunciation as well besides lots of others uses of this ws. Hope it helps somebody. Thanks for downloading them. I h...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(13)
LETTER M. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,underline each phrase in italics and colour the idiom that means the same FEELING with the same color,choose the correct idiom,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(4)
LETTER D .Three types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the idiom,idioms that can be replaced by an adjective,this time.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED Iīm really happy you liked my wss.I hope this one will be useful.Thanks a lot for all your nice comments .Have a nice week.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
FOOD IDIOMS - WS 2
FOOD IDIOMS WS. 2. The second ws. of a set of three. Iīve uploaded a crossword as well to practise these idioms. I hope this is useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS
Students match the idioms to their meaning and to the correct picture.Answer key included. REUPLOADED.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(9)
LETTER I.Three types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the correct idiom,idioms that can be replaced by an ADVERB.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. NEW! ETYMOLOGY CORNER.Because everyone lives more or less in a foolīs ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(16)
LETTER P.FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,,idioms that can be replaced by a SYNONYM-idiom,try to explain the following proverbs and make a sentence with each one,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FO...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: RED (+ answer key)
1st worksheet in a new series. This time, idioms with colors. The first one is RED.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: BLUE (+answer key)
2nd worksheet in the "color idioms" set.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS 2
More idioms. In this worksheet students have to match the idioms to their meaning and to the correct picture. Answer key included. REUPLOADED.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(8)
LETTER H.Three types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,choose the correct word to complete the idiom,idioms that can be replaced by an adjective.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.IīM REALLY HAPPY!HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
ARE YOU AS BUSY AS A BEE?
A funny ws about SIMILIES very often used in everyday speech!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(18)
LETTER R. FIVE types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,complete the idioms with the most suitable PREPOSITION ,match the idioms with the most suitable NOUN,choose the correct answer,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .Have a grea...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Personality idioms 1
This worksheet consists of idioms connecting to personality & physical appearance .Ss have to match the idioms with their meanings then write the right idioms into the sentences.B&W version and answer key is included.Have a nice week!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
ANIMAL IDIOMS 2
Another ws to practise animal idioms.(uploaded again)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Learn with Idioms ( Part 8 )
Hi everybody!!! Iīm back with a new Idioms Worksheet( Part 8 ).It contains another set of idioms that can be very commonly used in the English classroom(idioms+meaning+example). Hope u find it as useful as the previous Worksheets!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet


 
ANIMAL IDIOMS 1
A ws to practise some animal idioms. (uploaded again)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Learn with Idioms(Part2)
This is another worksheet that contains another set of idioms that can be very commonly used in the English classroom(idioms+meaning+example). Hope u find it as useful as the previous Worksheet!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(15)
LETTER O.FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,,idioms that can be replaced by an ANTONYM-idiom,choose the correct idiom,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR warm words.Have a great week!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Christmas Idioms and Proverbs (with Keys)
Exercises based on idioms and proverbs connected with Christmas vocabulary. Hope you will like this worksheet.Keys included Thanksgiving Idioms here: http://www.eslprintables.com/printable.asp?id=329847#thetop
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Type: worksheet


 
SIMILES
A ws to practise similes with animals. (uploaded again)
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
ENGLISH PROVERBS 1 : MATCHING/TRANSLATION(2 PAGES+ANSWERS)
This is a worksheet with 15 English proverbs. Students have to match the two parts of the proverb and find the related picture. On page two they have to find the Catalan and Spanish versions. You can also use it with other languages. The answers are on page three.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Personality idioms 2
The second part of the set.Tasks are the same as in part one (http://www.eslprintables.com/printable.asp?id=261338#thetop)I hope you will like it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(2)
LETTER B. 2 EXERCISES: first one,recognize the idiom and second one,what verb can replace a given idiom.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms"THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS and have a nice day.KEY INCLUDED.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: PINK & YELLOW (+key)
7th worksheet in the series "idioms with colors"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms with colors: BROWN & GRAY (+key)
6th worksheet in the series "idioms with colors"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Learn with Idioms ( Part 5)
Hi everybody!! This is Worksheet Part5 ( Idioms+ meaning+examples). A Veryyyyyyyyyy nice & useful one. Have a look!!! Hope u like it!!!!!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet


 
FROM THE HEART: Idioms and expressions with Heart- completely editable KEY included
This is a ws I created this for an intermediate group of students for Valentineīs Day. There are 47 idioms, phrases and expressions with the word "heart" in 6 different exercises spread over three pages. The pages can be split. It is completely editable and a key is included. I hope some of you find it useful. Have a great Sunday
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(20)
LETTER T. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,,idioms that can be replaced by a VERB,match the two parts of an idiom and try to explain it,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.Y...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Love , Relationship & Marriage- Idioms
Idioms referring to love, relationship and marriage. It also contains some other topic vocabulary, sayings and words of Wedding Vow. WITH A KEY
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(23)
LETTER W. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,,choose the correct answer,match the idiom with its meaning,then try to make a short dialog,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .THANK YOU SO...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms - improving speaking skills
Students will complete the sentences according to the idioms. Itīs very useful to enrich their vocabulary and improve their speaking skills, after all, idioms are a realistic way of using the English language!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(17)
LETTER Q.FOUR types of exercises with idioms:choose the correct idiom and match with the picture,recognize a group of idioms which has the same meaning,try to explain the following idioms and make a sentence with each one,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idiom...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(24)
LETTER X,Y,Z. FOUR types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,try to explain the idioms,choose the correct idiom,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED .MANY THANKS FOR YOUR WARM COMMENTS!YOU ARE REALLY GREAT!HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet

 


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