Idioms - English Grammar Exercises

Idioms are one of the most fun and colorful parts of English! An idiom is a phrase where the meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. If someone says "It's a piece of cake," they aren't talking about dessert—they mean something is very easy!

Using idioms correctly shows that you have a deep understanding of the language and culture. In this section, we'll explore common idioms used in daily conversation, business, and feelings. Get ready to crack the code with 25 fun exercises!

Literal vs Figurative

The biggest challenge with idioms is not taking them literally. Imagine seeing "It's raining cats and dogs" and looking for animals falling from the sky! Always look at the context—the situation will usually give you a clue about the real meaning.

Tricky Cases

Watch out for common mistakes when using Idioms. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.

Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.

What You'll Practice

The 25 exercises give you sentences where Idioms needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:

• Identifying the correct form based on the subject and context
• Understanding when to use different variations
• Recognizing common errors and how to fix them
• Applying the rules in various sentence structures
• Building confidence through repeated practice