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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


 
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


 
HUMOUR- WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? :)
A nice worksheet on Humour, and what makes people laugh,to work on homonyms, homophones, idioms, phrasal verbs, etc. It´s 5 pages including tha activities, teacher´s notes and answer key. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
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). It´s hard for elementary/ low intermediate sts. to learn idioms. Perhaps it will be more motivating with these clipart images.I´ve uploaded another ws FOOD IDIOMS - WS 2) and a crossword to practise these idioms.
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 parts of the body
Useful idioms with parts of the body.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
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


 
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 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,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


 
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...(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 I´m 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. I´ve uploaded a crossword as well to practise these idioms. I hope this is useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
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 fool´s ...
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,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.I´M 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


 
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


 
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


 
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


 
Learn with Idioms ( Part 8 )
Hi everybody!!! I´m 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


 
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


 
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


 
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


 
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


 
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


 
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. It´s 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


 
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


 
Water words slang (2). A version of Cinderella by David Burke
This is an adaptation by David Burke of Cinderella in order to show the use of slang in everyday speech. You can use this worksheet in any order you want. I suggest to work on the vocabulary first using the matching activity at the beginning and then read the version of the story to replace those expressions to standard english. I use this wond...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(19)
LETTER S. SIX types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom and match with the picture,group the following words to form idioms,then try to explain each one ,identify the meanings for phrasal verb "set up" ,match the idioms with their meanings,choose the correct answer,write a sentence with each idiom explained in the "etymology corner".The pa...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(21)
LETTER U .Four types of exercises with idioms:recognize the idiom,idioms that can be replaced by an ANTONYM,choose the correct idiom,etymology corner.The pattern of exercises is from "Oxford exercises on idioms".KEY INCLUDED.Have a great day!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
FOOD IDIOMS parts 1, 2 and 3 : 5 PAGES (3 MATCHING exercises, food idioms QUIZ with answer key)
I include the three different parts.Students have to match the idiom in the left box with its meaning in the right box. All the idioms have food in common.There is also a QUIZ to revise the idioms.The answer key to all the exercises is on page 5.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS OF COMPARISON
20 INTERESTING SPOKEN WAYS OF EXPRESSING COMPARISON USING IDIOMS!!!!...ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS INCLUDED...HOPE IT IS USEFUL!!!! ;) ROXY
Level: advanced
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS 1 – HELEN MCK
This is the first of a new 7-part series that I’m preparing about commonly used idioms. Students are asked to explain what they mean. An answer key is included. I’ve only used popular idioms that I use myself .You can find another another worksheet of mine amongst todays printables. The link is - http://www.eslprintables.com/printable.asp?id=292...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
Verbs related to liquid. 3 pages +key (editable)
This worksheet deals with verbs and expressions related to liquids. I know some of you might have already seen this worksheet before as I have uploaded it a few months ago, but I modified it a bit and uploaded it again. Thanks.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Personality idioms 3
The third part of the set "Personality Idioms" with greyscale version and answer key.I hope these workshets will be useful for your students.(Yesterday I couldn´t upload them because of viruses) HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY AND THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS ON MY PREVIOUS WORKSHEETS!HUGS!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
Learn with Idioms
This worksheet contains different kinds of idioms, each with its meaning and an example. Very useful to use in the classroom. Hope u like it!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS,IDIOMS,IDIOMS...(22)
LETTER V.FOUR types of exercises with idioms:conplete the gaps with the correct idiom,recognize the idiom,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 week...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS USED EVERYDAY!! WITH PICTURES AND ANSWERS INCLUDED!!!
PICTURE MATCHING EXERCISE ABOUT IDIOMS..REALLY INTERESTING.WITH ANSWERS...ENJOY IT!! :)
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
Idioms of comparison. Key included (Editable)
Students are asked to complete sentences related to idioms of comparison illustrated with pictures. Key included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet


 
Proverbs - crossword
Do you know these proverbs? KEY included!!!!!!!!!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet


 
Personality idioms 4
And here is the 4th and last part of the series.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet


 
IDIOMS 3 – HELEN MCK
This is the third of a new 7-part series that I’m preparing about commonly used idioms. Students are asked to explain what they mean. An answer key is included. I’ve only used popular idioms that I use myself .You can find another another worksheet of mine amongst todays printables. The link is - http://www.eslprintables.com/printable.asp?id=292789...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet

 


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