Name: ____________________________ Date: ___________________

Invitation to Edit

her high sweet voice had gone swooping over his fathers deep
one like a small bird flying over the solid world

1. Circle 4 mistakes in the sentence. Rewrite the sentence correctly:

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2. What is the subject of the sentence above? ____________________________

Directions: Circle the simile in each sentence below.

Example - The man was hungry as a bear at dinner.
3. The boy was smart as a fox when trying to pass his test.
4. The running back was quick as a cat on the football field.
5. My dad is tough as nails because he never shows weakness.

Directions: Write a sentence with each simile below.

Example - Slithers like a snake - The football player slithered like a snake as he
ran.
6. as gentle as a lamb
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7. cry like a baby
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