Underlining Idioms

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an educational activity focused on identifying idiomatic expressions within sentences. Students are instructed to underline the idiom found in each of the ten provided sentences. The sentences include phrases such as “I know just enough to be dangerous” and “That matter is just a storm in a teacup.” By underlining the idioms, students demonstrate their understanding of which part of the sentence contains the figurative language.

The worksheet aims to teach students to recognize idioms in the context of written language. It helps them differentiate between literal and figurative language, enhancing their comprehension skills. By identifying idioms within full sentences, students can see how these expressions are used in everyday language. This exercise also aids in expanding their vocabulary and understanding of idiomatic expressions, which are an important aspect of fluent language usage and comprehension.