Worksheet: Idioms and Phrases | English Grammar for Class 6 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Idioms and Phrases

(i) What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
(a) Something very easy
(b) A slice of cake
(c) A difficult task
(d) A type of dessert

(ii) What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean?
(a) To go shopping
(b) To go to bed
(c) To punch a bag
(d) To eat a snack

(iii) What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
(a) To start a conversation
(b) To smash ice
(c) To freeze water
(d) To begin winter

(iv) What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
(a) To make a mess
(b) To reveal a secret
(c) To cook beans
(d) To trip over

(v): What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
(a) Feeling sick
(b) Checking the weather
(c) Being outside
(d) Enjoying the rain

Q2: Match the idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B. Write the correct letter of the meaning next to each idiom.

Q3: Fill in the blanks using the correct idioms from this box:
(cost an arm and a leg, bite off more than you can chew, burn the midnight oil, the ball is in your court)

(i) This new bicycle ______________; my parents spent a lot of money on it.
(ii) Don’t ______________ by trying to do too many tasks at the same time.
(iii) I had to ______________ last night to finish my homework.
(iv) I have told you everything, now ______________ to decide what to do next.

Q4: Circle the correct idiom or phrase to complete each sentence.

(i) (Let the cat out of the bag / Bite off more than you can chew) - She ______________ the secret about the surprise.
(ii) (On the table / In the car) - I left my lunch ______________.
(iii) (Break the ice / Burn the midnight oil) - To start the class smoothly, the teacher told a funny story to ______________.
(iv) (Cost an arm and a leg / Under the weather) - His new laptop was very expensive; it ______________.
(v) (At the park / Next to the door) - We will meet you ______________ after school.

Q5: Write the meaning of each idiom or phrase, then make your own sentence.

​​(i) Spill the beans
Meaning: ___________________________________________
Sentence: _________________________________________
(ii) Break the ice
Meaning: ___________________________________________
Sentence: _________________________________________
(iii) Let the cat out of the bag
Meaning: ___________________________________________
Sentence: _________________________________________
(iv) Cost an arm and a leg
Meaning: ___________________________________________
Sentence: _________________________________________

Q6: State Yes if the statements are correct and NO if not correct.

(i) "She let the cat out of the bag by telling everyone about the surprise party."
A) Yes
B) No

(ii) "The new student was a dark horse in the class, always drawing attention."
A) Yes
B) No

(iii) "When they lost the match, they had to bite the bullet and accept defeat."
A) Yes
B) No

(iv) "He missed the deadline, so now he has to face the music."
A) Yes
B) No

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