SIMILES

Question 1

Really old

Answer 1

Mary’s car is as old as the hills. She refuses to buy a new one.

Question 2

Really deaf

Answer 2

My grandmother is as deaf as a post. She always turns up the TV really loud.

Question 3

Really white

Answer 3

Andrei went as white as a sheet when he saw a spider in his bedroom.

Question 4

Really good

Answer 4

The children were as good as gold while they stayed with their grandmother.

Question 5

Really cold

Answer 5

Have you been out in the snow?
Your hands are as cold as ice!

Question 6

Really fast

Answer 6

These new high-speed trains are great!
They’re as fast as lightning.

Question 7

Very light

Answer 7

I don’t need help carrying my bag. It’s as light as a feather.

Question 8

Really dry

Answer 8

There was no rain for months, and the land was as dry as a bone.

Question 9

Really weak

Answer 9

I’m recovering from the flu, and I still feel as weak as a kitten.

Question 10

Very wise

Answer 10

My grandfather is as wise as an owl.
He always gives good advice.

Question 11

Very busy

Answer 11

Javier was as busy as a bee getting ready for the party.

Question 12

Really blind

Answer 12

I’m as blind as a bat without my glasses.

Question 13

Really proud of

Answer 13

Fiona looked as proud as a peacock in her new hat.

Question 14

Really strong

Answer 14

My uncle is as strong as an ox.
He’s a champion weightlifter.

Question 15

Really brave

Answer 15

Naomi was as brave as a lion and confronted the school bully in the playground.

Question 16

Really quiet

Answer 16

Paul is as quiet as a mouse. He never talks in meetings

Question 17

Deep sleep

Answer 17

Selma slept like a log after a long day climbing in the Alps.

Question 18

To suit perfectly

Answer 18

Roy’s new suit fits like a glove.
He looks really good.

Question 19

To shake

Answer 19

I was shaking like a leaf before I went into the cave.

Question 20

Really fast

Answer 20

We had to run like the wind to catch that bus!