20 Common English Phrases for Describing Things | Common English Similes

The video tutorial introduces similes, explaining their role in the English language for humor and emphasis. It demonstrates how to create personal similes and provides examples of commonly used descriptive similes. The tutorial also offers a detailed explanation of 20 specific similes, enhancing understanding of their meanings and usage.

What was the humorous situation discussed at the beginning of the video?

• A phone dropped in the bath

• A cat stuck in a tree

• A car that won't start

• A lost pair of glasses

What is a simile?

• A phrase that uses metaphors

• A phrase that rhymes

• A phrase that describes a sound

• A phrase that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare

Which of the following is an example of a humorous simile?

• As tall as a tree

• As bright as the sun

• As fast as a cheetah

• As smelly as an old pair of socks

What does 'as blind as a bat' mean?

• To be very loud

• To be very strong

• To be very fast

• To be very visually impaired

What does 'as busy as a bee' imply?

• Sleeping a lot

• Working very hard

• Being very lazy

• Flying very high

What is the meaning of 'as clean as a whistle'?

• Very sharp

• Very musical

• Very loud

• Very clean or free of evidence

What does 'as cool as a cucumber' describe?

• Being very spicy

• Being very cold

• Being calm and relaxed

• Being very hot

What does 'as mad as a box of frogs' mean?

• Being very crazy

• Being very quiet

• Being very hungry

• Being very sleepy

What does 'as plain as day' signify?

• Very clear and easy to see

• Very dark and hard to see

• Very colorful

• Very noisy

What does 'as quick as a wink' refer to?

• Something happening very quietly

• Something happening very slowly

• Something happening very loudly

• Something happening very quickly