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Proverbs and Adages Worksheets
Shepherd children through our proverbs and adages worksheets, packed with abundant engaging exercises such as completing proverbs, and deducing proverbs from pictures, situations, and passages. Get started with our free worksheets now!
Recall common sayings while matching the beginning of each proverb to its correct ending.
Writing Meanings of Bird Proverbs and Idioms
Explore the hidden wisdom in bird-related expressions, and write the meanings in these worksheets.
Fill in the missing words to complete various weather-related proverbs and adages.
This printable chart defines key terms and provides plenty of examples of both proverbs and adages.
Guessing Proverbs from Pictures
Identify and write proverbs, taking cues from the pictures in these proverbs and adage worksheets.
Choosing Proverbs with Opposite Meanings
Choose the proverb that contrasts, or has an opposite meaning to the one provided in these worksheets.
Completing Proverbs with Correct Words
Pick the perfect word to finish the saying! Complete each proverb by choosing the correct word from the parentheses.
Writing Proverbs for Situations
Understand the context and write a proverb to summarize the lesson in each passage in each proverbs worksheet.
Writing the Meanings of Proverbs
Reflect on the wisdom behind each saying in these PDFs, and write the meanings of the proverbs.
Completing Proverbs with Words from the Box
Choose the appropriate word from the box to complete each proverb in these worksheets.
Read each expression and determine whether it is a proverb or an idiom.
Identifying Wise Sayings in Passages
Extract the nuggets of wisdom from each paragraph in these worksheets and write them in the space provided.
Read short stories and answer questions. Identify the meaning of each proverb and use that proverb in a new sentence.
