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1) Read the Examples 📖
These sentences compare one thing to another using "as ___ as ___" or "like a ___".
- The snow was as white as milk.
- He ran like a cheetah.
- Her smile was as bright as the sun.
2) Finish the Comparison 🧩
Choose a word bank word to complete each comparison.
ice
feather
bee
rock
- 1. The wind was as cold as .
- 2. The paper was as light as a .
- 3. She was as busy as a .
- 4. He stood as still as a .
3) Match the Meaning 🔗
Match each comparison to what it means.
Comparison
- busy as a bee
- quiet as a mouse
- brave as a lion
- slow as a turtle
Meaning
- very slow
- working hard
- very brave
- very quiet
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4) Write Your Own ✍️
Finish each sentence with your own comparison.
- 1. The thunder was as loud as .
- 2. The kitten was as soft as .
- 3. He ran like a .
5) Which Sentence Paints a Better Picture? 🎨
Circle the sentence in each pair that uses a comparison to help you picture it.
- A. The dog was big. B. The dog was as big as a horse.
- A. It was cold outside. B. It was as cold as ice outside.
Ex.2: ice, feather, bee, rock · Ex.3: busy as a bee–working hard, quiet as a mouse–very quiet, brave as a lion–very brave, slow as a turtle–very slow · Ex.4: Answers vary · Ex.5: B, B.