Use these 32 multiple choice Idiom Task Cards to help your students learn the meanings of common idioms. In addition to the 32 cards, there is also a Challenge Card that can be used with every other card in the set to extend the activity. The Challenge Card requires students to write a short paragraph using the idiom on the card they just worked on. A student answer sheet is included as well as an answer key so students can check their work. The multiple choice format makes these cards great for test prep. Use them at centers, in pairs or small groups, or with your entire class using a game like Scoot.

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Print this set out in color. For black and white printing, please use the black line version included in this download. Simply print and cut along the guidelines. Laminate and use them again and again. Alternatively, you could print on cardstock. It works well to keep them in a baggie. Another option is to hole-punch a corner of each card and put them all on a ring. A cover card you can use as a label is also included.

This product addresses the following fourth and fifth grade Common Core Standards:CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

a. Dogs and cats are falling from the sky.b. It is raining very hard.c. Dogs and cats are playing in the rain.

Dogs and cats are falling from the sky. It is raining very hard. Dogs and cats are playing in the rain.

a.b.c.

It's raining cats and dogs!

Idioms (Set 1) Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2012-2018. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

a. You're trying to fool me.b. You have grabbed my foot.c. You're trying to imitate me.

You're trying to fool me. You have grabbed my foot. You're trying to imitate me.

a.b.c.

You're pulling my leg.

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

a. Zip up your jacket without talking.b. Chew with your mouth closed.c. Be quiet.

Zip up your jacket without talking. Chew with your mouth closed. Be quiet.

a.b.c.

Zip your lip!

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

a. He choked.b. He tried something beyond his abilities.c. He ate something he shouldn't have.

He choked. He tried something beyond his abilities. He ate something he shouldn't have.

a.b.c.

He bit off more than hecould chew.

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

a. Dogs and cats are falling from the sky.b. It is raining very hard.c. Dogs and cats are playing in the rain.

Dogs and cats are falling from the sky. It is raining very hard. Dogs and cats are playing in the rain.

a.b.c.

It's raining cats and dogs!

Idioms (Set 1) Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2012-2018. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?IDIOM

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

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What does this idiom mean?What does this idiom mean?

a. You're trying to fool me.b. You have grabbed my foot.c. You're trying to imitate me.

You're trying to fool me. You have grabbed my foot. You're trying to imitate me.

a.b.c.

You're pulling my leg.

a. Zip up your jacket without talking.b. Chew with your mouth closed.c. Be quiet.

Zip up your jacket without talking. Chew with your mouth closed. Be quiet.

a.b.c.

Zip your lip!

a. He choked.b. He tried something beyond his abilities.c. He ate something he shouldn't have.

He choked. He tried something beyond his abilities. He ate something he shouldn't have.

a.b.c.

He bit off more than hecould chew.

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Challenge Card

Write a short paragraphthat includes the idiomon the card.

Write a short paragraphthat includes the idiomon the card.

Task Cards Task Cards

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Answer KeyAnswer Key

1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b

5. a 6. b 7. c 8. b

9. a 10. c 11. b 12. a

13. a 14. b 15. c 16. c

17. b 18. c 19. b 20. a21. b 22. a 23. c 24. c

25. a 26. c 27. a 28. b

29. c 30. a 31. b 32. b

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Idioms (Set 1) Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2012-2018. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

IDIOMSTask Cards (Set 1)

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5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 16.

17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24.

25. 26. 27. 28.

29. 30. 31. 32.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 16.

17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24.

25. 26. 27. 28.

29. 30. 31. 32.

Answer SheetAnswer SheetAnswer SheetAnswer Sheet

Idioms (Set 1) Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2012-2018. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

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