SIMILES 

A simile is used to describe something by comparing it to something else. For example, Amy can run like the wind, is a simile. Nobody can really run like a wind, but it helps us to imagine just how fast Amy could run. Similes use words such as like, as or such to compare the thing being described. 

1.Use a word from the box to complete each simile. 

I.                   Gentle as a ____________.

II.                As busy as a____________.

III.             As black as____________.

IV.            As slippery as an ____________.

V.                As playful as a ____________.

VI.            As cold as____________.

VII.         As regular as____________.

VIII.      As smooth as ____________.

IX.             As sound as a ____________.

X.               As sweet as ____________. 

2.Use a word from the box on the right to complete each sentence. 

I.             We were as warm as ____________ in our beds.

II.            I’m afraid the idea is as dead as a ____________.

III.           Although he is over eighty, Mr. Halim is as fit as a ____________.

IV.            My leg is as good as ____________ after the operation.

V.             This piece of meat is as tough as ____________.

VI.            Incenzo is always last in line. He is as slow as a ____________.

VII.           I couldn’t get Soula to change her mind; she’s as stubborn as a ________.

VIII.          After I mopped it the kitchen floor was as clean as a ____________.

IX.            It’s such a hot day, I’m dry as a ____________.

X.             After she has a rest Sally will be as right as ____________.

XI.            When the lion escaped Jake remained as cool as a ____________.

XII.           When Suzie dances she is as graceful as a ____________