Primary 3 English: Similes Practice
Real Primary 3 English questions on Similes, pulled directly from the Olibits question bank — the same questions a child would actually see, not separately written for this page.
Curriculum alignment
English Language Syllabus, Primary (MOE, 2020 syllabus)
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Real Similes practice questions
Complete the simile: "as gentle as a ____."
wolf
lion
fox
lamb ✓
The well-known simile is "as gentle as a lamb", used to describe something very gentle.
Complete the simile: "as wise as an ____."
bat
mule
snail
owl ✓
The well-known simile is "as wise as an owl", used to describe something very wise.
Complete the simile: "as cold as ____."
ice ✓
coal
fire
honey
The well-known simile is "as cold as ice", used to describe something very cold.
Complete the simile: "as tall as a ____."
mouse
ant
snail
giraffe ✓
The well-known simile is "as tall as a giraffe", used to describe something very tall.