You are on page 1of 2

Proverb or idiom

Fourth Grade Vocabulary Worksheet

An idiom is a phrase that means something different than the words read in order.
A proverb is a short saying that expresses a general truth.

Read each sentence below to determine if it’s an idiom or a proverb.


Write I for an idiom or P for a proverb on each line.

____ This is the best thing since sliced bread.

____ All good things come to those who wait.

____ Bad news travels fast.

____ She’s sitting on the fence.

____ We heard it straight from the horse's mouth.

____ Cheaters never win and winners never cheat.

Online reading & math for K-5 www.k5learning.com


Proverb or idiom
Fourth Grade Vocabulary Worksheet

An idiom is a phrase that means something different than the words read in order.
A proverb is a short saying that expresses a general truth.

Read each sentence below to determine if it’s an idiom or a proverb.


Write I for an idiom or P for a proverb on each line.

I This is the best thing since sliced bread.

P All good things come to those who wait.

P Bad news travels fast.

I She’s sitting on the fence.

I We heard it straight from the horse's mouth.

P Cheaters never win and winners never cheat.

Online reading & math for K-5 www.k5learning.com

You might also like