Similes Worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to fill in each simile based on the pictures.

A simile is a comparison using “as” or “like.” We’re looking for common phrases that match what we see in each picture.

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1. Airplane
Picture: A fast-moving airplane.
Common simile: “As fast as an airplane” — but wait, that’s not quite right because we usually say something *else* is as fast as an airplane. Actually, the standard phrase is:
→ “As swift as an airplane” — but even better and more common:
Actually, let’s think of idioms. The most common one with airplane? Hmm… maybe not. Let’s look at the others first.

Wait — perhaps it’s simpler. Maybe they want:
“As fast as a jet” — since jets are airplanes and known for speed. That fits!

But let’s check all options carefully.

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2. Cat next to a bomb (or Christmas ornament?)
The cat looks scared or startled. The red ball might be a bomb (with fuse) or just a shiny object. But given the context of similes, this is likely referencing:
→ “As scared as a cat” — yes! That’s a very common simile. Cats are often used to describe fear.

So: As scared as a cat

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3. Melting ice cube / block of ice
It’s melting, so it’s cold… but also turning into water. What’s a common simile here?
→ “As cold as ice” — perfect! Even though it’s melting, the original state is ice, and that’s the idiom.

So: As cold as ice

(Note: The blank says “as ______ as ______”, no “a” before the second blank — matches “ice” which doesn’t need “a”)

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4. Sun
Bright, hot, shining. Common simile:
→ “As bright as the sun” — yes! Very common.

So: As bright as the sun

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5. Mouse pointing finger / acting smart or sneaky?
Mouse is standing upright, pointing — maybe clever or quiet?
Common similes with mouse:
→ “As quiet as a mouse” — YES! That’s the classic one. Mice are tiny and silent.

Even if the mouse is pointing, the standard simile is about being quiet.

So: As quiet as a mouse

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Now back to #1: Airplane

We said “As fast as a jet” — but let’s confirm if there’s a better fit.

Another possibility: “As high as an airplane”? Not really a common simile.

Actually, thinking again — maybe it’s “As swift as an airplane” — but “swift” isn’t as commonly taught to kids.

Wait — perhaps the intended answer is:

→ “As fast as a plane” — simple and clear.

But let’s compare with other answers. All others use very standard, well-known similes.

For airplane, the most kid-friendly and accurate is:

✔ “As fast as a jet” — because jets are super fast, and “jet” is a type of airplane.

Alternatively, some might say “as fast as lightning” — but that’s not matching the picture.

Given the picture is specifically an airplane, and we need to complete “As ___ as a ___”, the best fit is:

→ fast / jet

But let’s double-check: Is there a more universal one?

Actually, upon second thought — many worksheets use:

- Airplane → “As fast as a jet”
- Cat + bomb/scary thing → “As scared as a cat”
- Ice → “As cold as ice”
- Sun → “As bright as the sun”
- Mouse → “As quiet as a mouse”

Yes, these are all standard.

One last check: For the ice, the blank is “As ___ as ___” — no “a”, so “ice” works without article. Correct.

For sun: “As ___ as the ___” — so “bright” and “sun” — correct.

All good.

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Final Answers:

1. As fast as a jet
2. As scared as a cat
3. As cold as ice
4. As bright as the sun
5. As quiet as a mouse

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Final Answer:
As fast as a jet
As scared as a cat
As cold as ice
As bright as the sun
As quiet as a mouse