Grade 5 English Worksheet: Idioms (Under the Weather) [Free PDF]

Everyday Expressions Made Easy: Idioms (Hit the Sack & Under the Weather) for Grade 5

This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet helps students understand and use common idioms like “hit the sack” and “under the weather,” making everyday communication more natural and expressive. Through structured exercises, students will explore the meanings of these idioms, identify them in context, and learn how to apply them correctly in sentences.

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What is the topic?

Idioms are phrases where the meaning is not literal but figurative. For example, “hit the sack” doesn’t mean physically hitting a sack, but rather going to bed to sleep. Similarly, “under the weather” doesn’t refer to being physically under the weather, but instead means feeling ill. In this worksheet, students will learn the meaning of these idioms and how to use them in everyday conversations.

Idioms help students communicate more effectively and naturally by allowing them to express thoughts in a more vivid and engaging way. Mastering idioms is a key part of language development for Grade 5 learners.

What’s in this worksheet?

Exercise 1 – Underline the Idioms    Students will identify idioms like *hit the sack* and *under the weather* in sentences, helping them improve their recognition skills and understanding of figurative language.

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions    This exercise allows students to choose the correct meanings of idioms, reinforcing their comprehension of figurative expressions.

Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting    Learners will rewrite sentences using the correct idioms, learning how to apply them in real-life contexts and improving their writing skills.

Exercise 4 – Paragraph Correction    Students will correct a paragraph where idioms are used incorrectly, improving their ability to use idioms appropriately in context.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing    Finally, students will create their own sentences using idioms correctly, encouraging independent and creative expression.

Definitions, examples, techniques, and tips

Idioms    Phrases that have a figurative meaning, which is different from the literal meaning of the words.  
- Example: “Hit the sack” means to go to bed, not to hit an actual sack.
- Example: “Under the weather” means feeling unwell, not physically under the weather.

Common idioms:
- *Hit the sack* – To go to bed and sleep.
- *Under the weather* – To feel ill or unwell.
- *Break a leg* – A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
- *Piece of cake* – Something very easy to do.

Quick learning tip:    Remember that idioms are not meant to be taken literally. When you encounter an idiom, try to think about what the phrase really means instead of its literal meaning.

Why is it important to learn this?

Idioms make language more expressive and help students communicate more naturally. For Grade 5 learners, learning idioms is important because:

- They help students understand non-literal meanings in English, which is essential for comprehension.
- They improve conversational and writing skills by making communication more engaging.
- They make communication more natural and fluent, allowing students to express ideas more vividly.
- They strengthen vocabulary and comprehension, helping students understand figurative language in literature, conversations, and everyday situations.

Where will this knowledge help you?

Learning idioms will help students in various situations:

Exams:    Idioms often appear in reading comprehension and writing sections of exams, so understanding them is crucial.
Writing tasks:    Using idioms makes writing more dynamic and colorful, especially in storytelling or descriptive writing.
Class participation:    Idioms can be used in class discussions to make language sound more natural and interesting.

How to use this worksheet?

Attempt independently first:    Try completing the exercises on your own to practice identifying and using idioms.
Review answers carefully:    After completing the worksheet, check your answers to ensure the idioms are used correctly.
Correct mistakes:    If you made any mistakes, review the correct answers and understand how to use idioms properly.
Practice regularly:    Revisit the worksheet to practice applying idioms in your own writing and speaking.

Important tips and tricks

Common mistake:    Using idioms incorrectly by taking them literally. For example, “I am going to hit the sack” means I am going to bed, not that I will hit a sack.

What examiners expect:    Examiners expect students to understand idioms and use them correctly in context. It is important to recognize figurative meanings rather than literal ones.

How to score full marks:    Focus on applying idioms correctly in sentences. Ensure that the idiom fits the context and enhances the meaning of the sentence.

How to approach activity-based tasks:    In tasks like Paragraph Correction, read the entire paragraph and identify where idioms are incorrectly used. Then, make corrections while ensuring the idiom fits the intended meaning.

Complete answer key

Exercise 1 – Underlined Idioms  
1. hit the sack  
2. hit the sack  
3. under the weather  
4. under the weather  
5. under the weather  
6. under the weather  
7. under the weather  
8. hit the sack  
9. hit the sack  
10. hit the sack  

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Answers  
1-a    2-b    3-c    4-a    5-b    6-c    7-b    8-b    9-c    10-c  

Exercise 3 – Rewritten Sentences  
1. He decided to hit the sack.  
2. She was under the weather yesterday.  
3. He decided to hit the sack early.  
4. She was under the weather.  
5. They decided to hit the sack after dinner.  
6. He was under the weather.  
7. She decided to hit the sack early.  
8. He was under the weather.  
9. They decided to hit the sack early.  
10. Ravi was under the weather, so he decided to hit the sack.  

Exercise 4 – Corrected Paragraph  
Ravi was feeling under the weather, so he stayed home to rest instead of playing football. His mother told him to hit the sack, so he went to bed early. Even though he was sick, he said he was feeling a little better later. His sister said she would hit the sack early, and she went to bed on time. Their friend also said he was under the weather, so he stayed home and rested instead of playing in the park.  

Exercise 5 – Sample Answers  
1. I will hit the sack early tonight because I am very tired.  
2. She is under the weather today, so she stayed home from school.  

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