Primary Longman Elect 6 B Chapter 1 similes

Primary Longman Elect 6 B Chapter 1 similes (as … as; is / are … like)

Similes We use similes to describe something by comparing it to something else. We can use as … as to compare things. May’s hair is as smooth as silk.

Practice as slow ____ as a snail ____

Practice wise as _______ an owl

Practice fierce as a tiger __________

Practice weak as a baby __________

Similes We use similes to compare one thing to another. We can use as … as to compare things. We can also use like when we compare things. Judy’s eyes are bright like diamonds. = similar to

Practice smooth _______ like a mirror

Practice rock hard like a rock ___________

Practice pillow soft like a pillow ___________

Key structure These are similes. We use them to describe something by comparing it to something else. He was as fierce as A marshmallow is soft sweet I like my dog. I am like my dog. a tiger. like a pillow. honey.

Practice Choose the correct answer. It is cold like ice. It is as sweet as honey. What is it? A B C

Practice Choose the correct answer. It is green like the grass. It is as round as a ball. What is it? A B C

Practice Choose the correct answer. It is soft like a pillow. It is as white as snow. What is it? A B C

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