

This Grade 6 worksheet on idioms related to feelings helps students understand how emotions are expressed using figurative language in English. Through engaging and structured activities, learners explore how idioms convey deeper meanings beyond literal words.
Idioms make language more expressive and natural. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because:
1. Idioms help express feelings in creative ways.
2. They improve understanding of figurative language.
3. They enhance speaking and writing skills.
4. They are commonly used in daily conversations and stories.
This worksheet includes five engaging exercises to build strong understanding of idioms related to feelings:
Exercise 1 – Match the Following
Students match idioms like “on cloud nine” and “in hot water” with the correct feelings such as extremely happy or in trouble.
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Learners identify and sort idioms and regular phrases such as “walking on air” and “very angry” into correct categories.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students choose suitable idioms from options to complete sentences based on context and emotional meaning.
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Learners select the correct idiom to complete sentences, improving their understanding of usage in real-life situations.
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students correct sentences where idioms are misused, strengthening accuracy and application skills.
Exercise 1 – Match the Following
1. on cloud nine – extremely happy
2. feeling blues – unhappy
3. in hot water – in trouble
4. over the moon – very excited
5. butterflies (in the stomach) – nervous
6. down in the dumps – depressed
7. feeling low – glum
8. jumping in joy – cheerful
9. heartbroken – devastated
10. full of beans – full of energy
Exercise 2 – True or False
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. down in the mouth
2. under the weather
3. in a fix
4. in seventh heaven
5. my heart in my mouth
6. crestfallen
7. in a cheerful mood
8. worn out
9. full of life
10. on pins and needles
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. a) walking on air
2. c) shaking like a leaf
3. b) feeling low
4. b)taken aback
5. d) in high spirits
6. b) green-eyed
7. a) scared stiff
8. c) hot under the collar
9. d) tickled pink
10. c) fed up
Exercise 5 – Correct the Sentences
1. Siya was on cloud nine after winning the race.
2. Rakesh was down in the dumps after losing his bag.
3. Sarah was having a whale of a time during the picnic.
4. Bhumi was on top of the world on her graduation day.
5. Raj was over the moon after getting first prize.
6. She was down in the mouth after being punished by the teacher.
7. He was walking on air after hearing the good news.
8. The children were having a field day during the fair.
9. I was a happy camper after completing my homework.
10. They were on a winning streak after winning the match.
Boost your child’s vocabulary and expression skills with fun idiom practice activities today.
Idioms are phrases that express emotions in a non-literal way, helping students understand figurative language.
Learning idioms improves vocabulary and helps children express emotions more naturally in spoken and written English.
Students can use sentences, short stories, and daily conversations to understand and remember idioms easily.