Reads Right

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about understanding and identifying clichés. It provides students with a paragraph with missing words that they must complete using the appropriate words from a provided box. The paragraph defines a cliché and discusses its characteristics, such as lack of originality and appeal due to overuse. Additionally, the worksheet challenges students to create original expressions that convey the same meaning as given clichés, specifically “a diamond in the rough” and “a few fries short of a happy meal.”

The worksheet is designed to teach students the concept of clichés in writing and speech and to encourage them to think critically about the use of such phrases. By selecting words that best fit the context of the paragraph, students reinforce their understanding of what constitutes a cliché and why it’s often seen as poor writing or boring. The creative task of inventing new expressions aims to promote originality and expand their ability to express ideas in unique ways. This exercise helps students recognize the importance of fresh language in effective communication.