Proverbs and idioms

Grade 4 Vocabulary Worksheet

Beside each sentence, write I if it is an idiom and P if it is a proverb.

An idiom is a short saying which is not taken literally.

A proverb is a short saying which expresses a general truth.

________ This is the best thing since sliced bread.

________ All good things come to those who wait.

________ Bad news travels fast.

________ She’s sitting on the fence.

________ We heard it straight from the horse's mouth.

________ Cheaters never win and winners never cheat.

________ March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.

________ He’s on the ball.

________ She let the cat out of the bag.

________ Christmas comes but once a year

________ Do as I say, not as I do.

________ If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again

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Proverbs and idioms
Grade 4 Vocabulary Worksheet

Answers:

An idiom is a short saying which is not taken literally.

A proverb is a short saying which expresses a general truth.

____I____ This is the best thing since sliced bread.

____P____ All good things come to those who wait.

____P____ Bad news travels fast.

____I____ She’s sitting on the fence.

____I____ We heard it straight from the horse's mouth.

____P____ Cheaters never win and winners never cheat.

____P____ March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.

____I____ He’s on the ball.

____I____ She let the cat out of the bag.

____P____ Christmas comes but once a year

____P____ Do as I say, not as I do.

____P____ If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again

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