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Similes: Fun with Comparisons!

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two things using "like" or "as"

b)

A type of poem

c)

A type of story

2.

Which of these is a simile for being as fast as an animal?

a)

As fast as a cheetah

b)

As slow as a snail

c)

As tall as a giraffe

d)

As wise as an owl

3.

Which simile best describes someone who is very happy?

a)

As happy as a kid on Christmas day

b)

As sad as a rainy day

c)

As angry as a bull

d)

As quiet as a mouse

4.

Which simile would you use to describe a cake that is very sweet?

a)

As sweet as sugar

b)

As sour as a lemon

c)

As bitter as coffee

d)

As salty as the sea

5.

Which simile would best describe a football player who is very strong?

a)

As strong as an ox

b)

As light as a feather

c)

As slippery as an eel

d)

As slow as a tortoise

6.

Which simile would you use to describe a pillow that is very soft?

a)

As soft as a cloud

b)

As hard as a rock

c)

As rough as sandpaper

d)

As sharp as a knife

7.

Which simile best describes someone who is very angry?

a)

As angry as a wasp

b)

As calm as a lake

c)

As gentle as a lamb

d)

As cheerful as a lamb

8.

Which simile would you use to describe a person who is very clever?

a)

As clever as a fox

b)

As dull as dishwater

c)

As blind as a bat

d)

As slow as molasses

9.

Which simile would best describe a basketball player who jumps very high?

a)

As high as a kite

b)

As low as a worm

c)

As flat as a pancake

d)

As deep as the ocean

10.

Which simile would you use to describe a person who is very quiet?

a)

As quiet as a mouse

b)

As loud as a lion

c)

As bright as a button

d)

As busy as a bee