Wise Words at Work: Idioms and Proverbs for Class 8  

This Grade 8 worksheet builds vocabulary and fluency through idioms, proverbs, and collocations. Students learn how to use expressive phrases and meaningful sayings in real-life contexts. Each task strengthens understanding of figurative language, while promoting creativity and natural English expression.

Why Idioms and Proverbs Matter in Grammar?  
1. They add color and depth to everyday communication.  
2. Proverbs teach moral lessons and life wisdom.  
3. Collocations help learners use natural word pairings.  
4. Understanding these expressions boosts fluency and comprehension.  

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

🧠 Exercise 1 – Underline the Words  
Students underline nouns and circle verbs within idiomatic and proverbial sentences to understand structure.  

✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Ten MCQs test knowledge of idioms, proverbs, and common collocations in correct grammatical context.  

📋 Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting  
Students rewrite faulty sentences by applying correct idiom usage, word order, and standard proverb or collocation rules.  

📝 Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks  
Learners complete a short passage using suitable idioms and proverbs to demonstrate understanding in context.  

🧾 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing  
Students write a short paragraph on how idioms and proverbs make writing expressive and meaningful.  

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)  

**Exercise 1 – Underline the Words**  
1. Riya kicked the bucket yesterday.  
2. Meera missed the boat on that offer.  
3. The manager ran out of patience quickly.  
4. The children made a mountain out of a molehill.  
5. Asha hit the nail on the head.  
6. Ravi let the cat out of the bag.  
7. The teacher gave Ravi a hand with his work.  
8. The crowd broke into laughter after the show.  
9. Raj burned the midnight oil.  
10. The batsman kept his cool under pressure.  

**Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions**  
1. a) I visit my cousins once in a blue moon.  
2. a) Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.  
3. c) Take a decision before it’s late.  
4. a) He spilled the beans about the surprise.  
5. a) She made a mistake in the report.  
6. a) A stitch in time saves nine.  
7. a) Raj was over the moon after winning.  
8. a) The students took a break after the test.  
9. a) Actions speak louder than words.  
10. a) Ravi was in hot water after missing the bus.  

**Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting**  
1. She made a mistake in the exam.  
2. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.  
3. Riya was over the moon after winning.  
4. He let the cat out of the bag.  
5. They took a decision quickly.  
6. Raj was in hot water for lying.  
7. Don’t bite the hand which feeds you.  
8. Meera missed the boat on that train.  
9. The teacher gave Ravi a hand yesterday.  
10. The manager ran out of patience soon.  

**Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks**  
1. hard work  
2. saves  
3. spilt  

**Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing**  
(Answers may vary)  
Sample: Idioms and proverbs make language lively and expressive. They carry meanings beyond words and help communicate culture and wisdom. Using them helps us speak more naturally and understand English more deeply.  

Help your child use expressive English confidently with this engaging Idioms & Proverbs Worksheet.  
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