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3.21 Idioms in Context Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.21 Idioms in Context. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Idioms in Context - Recognize common idioms and choose their meanings as used in a sentence or short passage. (CCSS RL.3.4; CCSS L.3.5; TEKS §110.5 3.3(D), §110.5 3.5(F); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.V.1.1, ELA.3.R.3.1; VA SOL 3.4b, 3.4c)

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Grade 3

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Ruby and Theo solved the riddle together, proving that two heads are better than one.
What does the idiom "two heads are better than one" mean in this passage?
Amove very quickly
Bhide important information
Cmake the problem worse
Dpeople can solve problems better together
Solution & Explanation:Choice D is correct because "two heads are better than one" means to people can solve problems better together in this context. The other choices do not match what happens in the passage.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Evan could not play chess after school, so he asked to take a rain check.
What does the idiom "take a rain check" mean in this passage?
Amove very quickly
Bhide important information
Cdo it another time
Dmake the problem worse
Solution & Explanation:Choice C is correct because "take a rain check" means to do it another time in this context. The other choices do not match what happens in the passage.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
When the microphone stopped working, Nia found fresh batteries and saved the day.
What does the idiom "save the day" mean in this passage?
Amove very quickly
Bfix a problem at an important time
Chide important information
Dmake the problem worse
Solution & Explanation:Choice B is correct because "save the day" means to fix a problem at an important time in this context. The other choices do not match what happens in the passage.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.21 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Idioms in Context.).

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