Similes Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds (Grade 3) — 30 Questions: Fill-in-the-Blanks, MCQs & Matching

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Instructions

A simile is a fun way to compare two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. It makes our writing more exciting! For example: The clouds are like fluffy cotton balls. or The ice is as cold as a freezer. Let's practice!

Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words from the word bank below to complete each simile. You will only use each word once.

Word Bank:
lion     snail     snow     rock     feather     honey     mouse     peacock     owl     wind
  1. After winning the race, he was as proud as a _______________.
  2. The old storybook character was as wise as an _______________.
  3. Please be as quiet as a _______________ while the baby is sleeping.
  4. On a winter morning, the ground was as white as _______________.
  5. The little boy was as brave as a _______________ at the doctor's office.
  6. The juice she made was as sweet as _______________.
  7. The box was empty and as light as a _______________.
  8. My toy car is broken and as solid as a _______________.
  9. The turtle moved as slow as a _______________.
  10. The superhero ran like the _______________.

Part 2: Multiple Choice

Choose the best word to complete each simile. Write the letter of your choice in the blank provided.

  1. The new kitten is as playful as a _______________.
    a) rock     b) kitten     c) cloud
    Answer: _____
  2. His hands were as cold as _______________.
    a) the sun     b) fire     c) ice
    Answer: _____
  3. After playing outside all afternoon, I am as hungry as a _______________.
    a) wolf     b) bird     c) fly
    Answer: _____
  4. The teacher's instructions were as clear as _______________.
    a) mud     b) crystal     c) night
    Answer: _____
  5. My dad is as strong as an _______________.
    a) ant     b) ox     c) puppy
    Answer: _____
  6. Without his glasses, he is as blind as a _______________.
    a) cat     b) dog     c) bat
    Answer: _____
  7. The grass in the park is as green as _______________.
    a) an emerald     b) the sky     c) a lemon
    Answer: _____
  8. After a long day of hiking, he slept like a _______________.
    a) log     b) feather     c) bird
    Answer: _____
  9. The sun is shining as brightly as a _______________.
    a) shoe     b) diamond     c) blanket
    Answer: _____
  10. The pancake was as flat as a _______________.
    a) mountain     b) ball     c) board
    Answer: _____

Part 3: Match the Similes

Match the beginning of the simile in Column A with its correct ending in Column B. Write the correct letter in the blank next to the number.

Column A
  1. ___ as gentle as a
  2. ___ as busy as a
  3. ___ as fresh as a
  4. ___ as happy as a
  5. ___ as tall as a
  6. ___ as fast as a
  7. ___ as red as a
  8. ___ eats like a
  9. ___ as cunning as a
  10. ___ as old as the
 Column B
A. bee
B. horse
C. hills
D. fox
E. daisy
F. lamb
G. cheetah
H. tomato
I. giraffe
J. clam



Answer Key

Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

  1. peacock
  2. owl
  3. mouse
  4. snow
  5. lion
  6. honey
  7. feather
  8. rock
  9. snail
  10. wind

Part 2: Multiple Choice

  1. b) kitten
  2. c) ice
  3. a) wolf
  4. b) crystal
  5. b) ox
  6. c) bat
  7. a) an emerald
  8. a) log
  9. b) diamond
  10. c) board

Part 3: Match the Similes

  1. F
  2. A
  3. E
  4. J
  5. I
  6. G
  7. H
  8. B
  9. D
  10. C
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