Similes: As easy as ABC!

Similes begin with the conjunction as or the preposition like. The sentences below contain commonly used similes. See if you can find the right word to complete each one.

(Note: Many similes are clichés—phrases so common that they lose their effect in a written text. Although you should avoid clichés in your writing, they can be very useful in conversation.)

1. Canadian opera star Dame Emma Albani had a beautiful voice. She sang like Placeholder for the answer!
2. During the storm, the skipper kept a level head. He was as cool as Placeholder for the answer.
3. John smoked like a Placeholder for the answer for years, before he finally decided to quit.
4. Ever since Dana switched jobs, she’s been as happy as a Placeholder for the answer.
5. My children get along well now, but they fought like Placeholder for the answer when they were young.
6. You’ll never get him to change his mind. He’s as stubborn as a Placeholder for the answer.
7. Jérôme has a temper like a Placeholder for the answer.
8. We waded into the cave, which was as black as Placeholder for the answer.
9. Compared to our rusty old lawn mower, our brand new one works like Placeholder for the answer!
10. The wedding dress fit Alessia like a Placeholder for the answer.
  
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