9 Similes

Match the Beginning of Each Sentence with Its Ending.

​Matching

Match

Match the beginning of each sentence with its ending.

• 1.My new dress fits ______.

• 2.You’ll need to run ______.

• 3.She’s as thin ______.

• 4.Ana always looks as fresh ______.

like a glove.

like the wind to catch the train.

as a rake.

as a daisy.

• like a glove.

• like the wind to catch the train.

• as a rake.

• as a daisy.

Discussion Questions

• "As Fresh as a Daisy"

  • Imagine you just woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy. What’s your morning routine to keep that feeling all day?

  • If you could spend a day somewhere that makes you feel as fresh as a daisy, where would you go and why?

Match

Match the beginning of each sentence with its ending.

• 5.He drove off ______.

• 6.Her mouth felt as dry ______.

• 7.Their son is as bright ______.

• 8.Her hair felt as smooth ______.

like a maniac.

as a bone.

as a button.

as silk.

• like a maniac.

• as a bone.

• as a button.

• as silk.

Discussion Questions

• "As Bright as a Button"

  • Who’s the brightest button in your family or friend group? Why?

  • If someone called you as bright as a button, what talent or skill would they be referring to?

Choosing the correct word to complete each simile.

​Multiple Choices

Multiple Choice

1. That book was so boring. It was as dry as [a bone / dust].

• a bone

• dust

Multiple Choice

2. You explained it so well – it’s a difficult concept, but it’s as clear as [crystal / mud] now.

• crystal

• mud

Multiple Choice

3. I wonder what they’re plotting – they look as thick as [two short planks / thieves].

• two short planks

• thieves

Discussion Questions

• "As Thick as Thieves"

  • Being as thick as thieves suggests a close friendship. Who’s someone you’re really close to, and what do you love about your friendship?

  • If you and your best friend were to start a business together, what would it be?

Multiple Choice

4. After working in that airless room my mouth feels as dry as [a bone / dust].

• a bone

• dust

Multiple Choice

5. I can’t understand what he’s trying to say – it’s as clear as [crystal / mud].

• crystal

• mud

Discussion Questions

• "As Clear as Mud" vs. "As Clear as Crystal"

  • Have you ever been given instructions that were as clear as mud? What happened?

  • What’s the best advice or explanation you’ve ever received that was as clear as crystal?

Replacing the Underlined Part of Each Sentence with a Simile.

​Multiple Choices

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

1. Tom and Rosa have been arguing all the time recently.

• as silent as the grave

• fighting like cat and dog 

• keen as mustard

• as fresh as a daisy 

Discussion Questions

• "Like Cat and Dog"

  • Have you ever had an argument like cat and dog with someone? How did you make peace afterward?

  • Imagine a funny story where two animals (a cat and a dog) argue about something. What are they fighting over, and how does it end?

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

2.Amy blushed and looked very embarrassed when Lasse commented on her new dress.

• as silent as the grave

• as quick as a flash

• went as red as a beetroot 

• as fresh as a daisy 

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

3.When our teacher asks the class a difficult question, Hatsuki usually answers without a moment’s hesitation.

• as fresh as a daisy

• as quick as a flash

• was all over Jakob like a rash 

• as silent as the grave

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

4.It was early Sunday morning, and the house was strangely silent.

• as silent as the grave

• as fresh as a daisy

• was all over Jakob like a rash 

• as poor as church mice

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

5.Emma was behaving towards Jakob in a very affectionate way at the barbecue last week.

• as poor as church mice

• as fresh as a daisy

• was all over Jakob like a rash 

• was all over Jakob like a rash 

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

6.All her sisters are extremely poor.

• as poor as church mice

• as fresh as a daisy

• keen as mustard

Discussion Questions

• "As Poor as Church Mice"

  • Imagine being as poor as church mice. What would your strategy be to survive on a very small budget?

  • If you suddenly became super rich, what’s the first thing you’d do?

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

7.Caterina felt full of energy after her shower.

• as poor as church mice

• as fresh as a daisy

Multiple Choice

Replace the underlined part of each sentence with a simile.

8.The students in my class are great – hardworking, punctual, and very enthusiastic.

• keen as mustard

• keen as mud

Completing Each
Response with a Simile.

Drop Down

Dropdown

Complete each response with a simile.



1.A: He looked really angry.
B: Yes, he had ______.​

Select answer

Dropdown

Complete each response with a simile.



2.A: It’s impossible to get him to change his mind.
B: Yes, he’s ______.​

Select answer

Dropdown

Complete each response with a simile.



3.A: He drove off very quickly, didn’t he?
B: Yes, he was driving ______.​

Select answer

Discussion Questions

• "Like a Maniac"

  • Think about the phrase "driving like a maniac." 

  • Have you ever been in a car with someone who drives this way? How did you feel?

  • If you had to create a rulebook for maniac drivers, what would the top three rules be?

Dropdown

Complete each response with a simile.



4.A: You’ve been very busy at work, haven’t you?
B: Yes, I’ve been ______.​ ​

Select answer

5.A: You can always rely on Suzie to organise the school concert.
B: Yes, she’s ______.​

Select answer

Discussion Questions

• "Working Like a Dog"

  • Think of a time when you were working like a dog. What were you doing, and was it worth it?

  • If you could take a long vacation after working hard, where would you go, and why?

Simile Story Challenge

• Take turns creating a story together.

• Each person must include at least one simile from the list (e.g., “He ran like the wind to catch the train”).

• The story can be funny, dramatic, or even ridiculous!