This follows from Similes exercise 1, which is also available for free download.

The strategy in this exercise is very simple: students complete the similes using the illustrations, and then apply the similes to the sentences below. The main degree of difficulty is in selecting the best tense for the verbs. In some cases more than one answer is possible, please use your discretion.

For pre-intermediate – intermediate students, lasting about 20-30 minutes.

Similes exercise 2 click here for free downloadable pdf sheets, including answer key.

Please find a snapshot of this exercise below.

This exercise raises the students’ awareness of ten similes of the form as …… as …… . A practise exercise follows.

There is also Similes exercise 2 now available.

Similes are perhaps more common than we first think, and sometimes the meaning is a little obscure or culture specific so additional teacher input where appropriate is highly recommended.

This exercise is for pre-intermediate – intermediate level students and may last about 20/30 minutes.

Similes exercise 1 click here for free downloadable pdf sheets, including answer key.

Please find a snapshot of part of this exercise below.