On the cold winter day, under the covers, I kept as snug as a bug in a rug.

A. There were bugs in my bed.B. I was cozy in my bed.C. I was too cold to stay in bed.

The cluttered room was as filthy as a pigsty.

A. The room was a mess.B. The room was very organized.C. The room was very neat.

The new teacher was as sweet as apple pie on the first day of school.

A. The new teacher was nice.B. The new teacher was big from

eating too much pie.C. The new teacher was mean.

The shopping center was like a three-ring circus the day before Christmas.

A. The shopping center was quiet.B. The shopping center was big.C. The shopping center was really busy.

James’ mother was as proud as a peacock when he became a doctor.

A. James’ mother was upset.B. James’ mother was disappointed.C. James’ mother was proud of him.

Mr. Potter expected his class to be silent as the gravewhile he was talking.A. The class had to pretend that they were dead.B. The class had to visit a grave and be quiet.C. The class could not make a sound.

The Indian chief was as wise as an owl.

A. The chief thought he could fly.B. The chief could talk to the owls.C. The chief knew a lot of things.

The pirate had manners like a savage.A. The pirate had great manners.B. The pirate did not have good manners.C. The pirate was dressed adorably.

Mary Beth stands as tall as an ostrich in her class.

A. Mary Beth is very tall.B. Mary Beth looks like an ostrichC. Mary Beth is very small.

Now that school was over for the year, I was as free as a bird.A. I was busy with no school.B. I am a parakeet.C. I had more free time because school was out.

Sylvia’s cat is as nutty as a fruitcake.

A. Sylvia’s cat is crazy.B. Sylvia’s cat is mean.C. Sylvia’s cat ate a fruitcake.

Tia is as a slow as a turtle.

A. Tia takes a long time to do things.B. Tia is green.C. Tia does thing quickly.

The elephant at the zoo was as big as a bus.

A. The elephant was yellow like a bus.B. The elephant would not fit into a bus.C. The elephant was huge.

When Sal did well on the test, he was as happy as a clown.

A. Sal was the class clown.B. Sal was sad.C. Sal was happy.

Myra’s room is as neat as a pin.

A. Myra can not find her pin in her room.B. Myra left a pin on the floor.C. Myra’s room is very clean.

Greg is as silly as a goose.

A. Greg acts crazy and goofy.B. Greg got bitten by a silly goose.C. Greg is a goose.

Uncle Louie is as crazy as a loon.A. Uncle Louie does not like loons.B. Uncle Louie is not very sane.C. Uncle Louie took a picture of a loon.

Your hands feel as icy as a snowman.

A. Your hands are white and flaky.B. Your hands have icicles.C. Your hands are very cold.

Uncle Bob is as jolly as Santa.A. Uncle Bob brings us a bag full of gifts.B. Uncle Bob laughs a lot.C. Uncle Bob has a white beard and a jelly belly.

To finish on time, you must be as quick as a jackrabbit.A. To finish on time, you must work very fast.B. To finish on time, you must hop wherever you go.C. To finish on time, you must be as soft as a rabbit.

The hummingbird flew away as quick as a wink.A. The bird winked before he flew away.B. The bird flew away very quickly.C. The bird could not fly.

Tiffany’s face is as sweet as a lullaby.

A. Tiffany has an evil face.B. Tiffany has a sweet face.C. Tiffany has an ugly face.

What does the simile, "He eats like a pig," mean?

What does the simile, "He's busy as a beaver," mean?

A. He eats very quickly12B. He eats too muchC. He eats very littleD. He eats very slowly

A. He is not very busyB. He is extremely busyC. His work is messyD. He is lazy

What does the simile, “She got eyes like a hawk" mean?

What does the simile, “He sleeps like a baby” mean?

A. Her eyes are beautifulB. She is blindC. Her eyesight is weakD. She can see the smallest detail, even from a great distance.

A. He does not sleep wellB. He is littleC. He sleeps soundlyD. He cries too much

Which two objects are being compared in the following sentence?

My boss works like the devil.

Trisha is as light as a feather.

A. boss and workB. boss and devilC. devil and workD. devil and I

A. light and TrishaB. Weight and TrishaC. Trisha and featherD. Trisha and bird

Which two objects are being compared in the following sentence?

Which two objects are being compared in the following sentence?

Rita felt as sick as a dog.

Amelia’s hair was like silk.

A. dog and sicknessB. Rita and dogC. fever and RitaD. dog and cat

A. silk and AmeliaB. Hair and featherC. Amelia and hairD. hair and silk

Which two objects are being compared in the following sentence?

The dress was as colorful as a rainbow compared to my plain one.A. The dress was red.B. Jan wanted to wear pants.C. The dress had many colors.

The twins were as good as gold for Grandma so she spoiled them.

A. Grandma was upset.B. The twins behaved nicely.C. The twins were being mean.

What does the simile, “They’re like two peas in a pod" mean?

What does the underlined simile, “Hank is a friendly person, but he is also as tough as nails,” mean?

A. They are quietB. They are very similarC. They are differentD. They are cheerful

A. strong and determinedB. friendly and politeC. shy and smartD. arrogant

After hiking all day, Nikki was as hungry as a bear.

A. Nikki thought she saw a bear.B. Nikki thought the bear looked hungry.C. Nikki was very hungry.

Marla was so scared that she was as white as a ghost.A. Marla was afraid of ghosts.B. Marla’s face was pale from fright.C. Marla needs to get a tan.

The troublesome boy is as jinxed as a jaywalker.

A. Someone put a curse on him.B. Trouble always follows him.C. He breaks a lot of rules.

After cleaning the fireplace, dad’s clothes were as black as night.

A. Dad’s clothes were very dirty.B. Dad’s clothes were like new.C. Dad’s clothes were fresh and clean.

After sitting at the beach all day, Cathy was as red as a lobster.

A. Cathy was cold.B. Cathy was sick.C. Cathy was sunburned.

The response from a boss was as clear as a bell so I knew what he wanted me to do.A. The boss couldn’t make up his mind.B. The boss’ answer was understandable.C. The boss created bells.

Dad fixed the broken toy so now it is as good as new.

A. The toy worked now.B. The toy was still broken.C. The toy was too old to use.

Jen was as busy as a beeplaying with all her new toys.

A. Jen was very busy.B. Jen wasn’t busy at all.C. Jen was bored.

Her speech was as polished as metal.A. Her speech was delivered in a creaky voice.B. Her speech was well prepared and well delivered.C. Her speech won her a trophy.

In the spelling competition, Lauren was as stiff as a board.

A. Lauren shuffled her feet.B. Lauren moved around a lot.C. Lauren stood very still.

The ring she claimed was diamond was actually as phony as a three-dollar bill.

A. The ring was worth a lot of money.B. The ring was fake.C. The ring was real.

The table was as solid as a rock.

A. The table was very strong.B. The table didn’t last very long.C. The table is very rocky.

Delilah was pleased as punchwhen her parents told her she could go to the party.

A. Delilah took punch to the party.B. Delilah’s parents were pleased with her.C. Delilah was very happy.

Grandma’s hair is as white as snow.

A. Snow is white.B. Grandma’s hair is full of snow.C. Grandma’s hair is white.

Ellen turned as red as a beet after her secret was revealed.

A. Ellen ate too many beets.B. Ellen was very happy.C. Ellen was embarrassed and turned red.

Even under stress, Ted is as cool as a cucumber.

A. Ted turns green.B. Ted is calm and relaxed.C. Ted likes cucumbers.

The assignment was as easy as ABC so I completed it quickly.

A. The assignment was not hard.B. The assignment was hard.C. The assignment was impossible.

Paula looked as pretty as a picture in her new dress.

A. Paula’s dress didn’t fit.B. Paula looked lovely in the dress.C. Paula looked uncomfortable in the dress.

The ball was as flat as a pancake after the air was let out.

A. The ball was big and round.B. The ball was missing.C. The ball was no longer round.

Maurice seemed as wild as a runaway bulldozer.

A. Maurice was an older brother.B. Maurice was not calm.C. Maurice was calm.

Mom was as mad as a hornet when I broke her favorite lamp.

A. Mom thought it was funny.B. Mom was extremely upset.C. Mom didn’t notice the lamp was broken.

The arrival of my mother was as welcome as the flowers in May.

A. It was so nice to have Mom home.B. Mom was very late.C. Mom shouldn’t have come home.

At the checkup, the doctor said Sam was as healthy as a horse.

A. Same was a horse.B. Same was very healthy.C. Sam was very sick.

A. Dennis was mature.B. Dennis was acting childish.C. Dennis was babysitting.

Dennis threw such a temper tantrum over such a tiny thing; he was acting like a baby.