Simile Worksheets - Comparing | Free English Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve this "Similes" worksheet step by step. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words *like* or *as*. The goal is to complete each sentence with a word from the box so that the comparison makes sense.

Words in the box:

- baby
- monkeys
- angel
- whistle
- lion
- dog
- lead
- wind
- wool
- tomato

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Now, let’s go through each sentence and choose the most appropriate word:

1. The clouds were fluffy like cotton.
→ This one is already completed correctly. No change needed.

2. The young girl is as brave as a ________.
→ We need a strong, courageous animal. "Lion" is often used to symbolize bravery.
✔ lion

3. She gave me a compliment and I turned as red as a ________.
→ Turning red after a compliment? That's a classic simile: "red as a tomato."
✔ tomato

4. After a whole day of hiking my feet feel as heavy as ________.
→ Something very heavy? "Lead" is commonly used in similes for heaviness (e.g., "heavy as lead").
✔ lead

5. The siblings fought like cats and ________.
→ "Cats and dogs" is a common idiom meaning they fight constantly.
✔ dogs

6. The comedian is as funny as a barrel of ________.
→ This is a well-known expression: "a barrel of monkeys" (though it's not literal). But here, we have "monkeys" in the list. Monkeys are playful and silly — perfect for humor.
✔ monkeys

7. My aunt sings like an ________.
→ Singing beautifully? "Angel" is often associated with beautiful singing.
✔ angel

8. My house is as clean as the ________.
→ Wait — "clean as the what?" Hmm. We don’t have "snow" or "whistle," but there’s “whistle.” "Clean as a whistle" is a common idiom!
✔ whistle

9. The dog runs as fast as the ________.
→ Fast animals? "Wind" is often used for speed ("fast as the wind").
✔ wind

10. Last night I slept like a ________.
→ Sleeping soundly? People often say "slept like a baby."
✔ baby

11. Make up your own simile:
→ You can create any simile using the pattern. For example:
*"The sun shines as bright as a spotlight."*
Or: *"He was nervous as a cat in a room full of dogs."*

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Final Answers:

1. The clouds were fluffy like cotton.
2. The young girl is as brave as a lion.
3. She gave me a compliment and I turned as red as a tomato.
4. After a whole day of hiking my feet feel as heavy as lead.
5. The siblings fought like cats and dogs.
6. The comedian is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.
7. My aunt sings like an angel.
8. My house is as clean as the whistle.
9. The dog runs as fast as the wind.
10. Last night I slept like a baby.
11. Make up your own simile:
Example: *"The puppy barked as loud as a thunderstorm."*

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✔ All answers use words from the provided box and make logical, common similes.

Let me know if you'd like help creating more original similes!