English Expressions: Animal Analogies

Animal Analogies: Have students determine which animal best completes the sentence.  (Suggested answers follow.)

1.)  A memory like an __________________.

2.)  Sly as a _________________.

3.)  A real ______________ brain.

4.) As swift (or fast) as a _______________.

5.) The _________________ is the king of beasts.

6.) To be afraid or ________________ – hearted.

7.) As messy as a _______________.

8.) To work as hard as an _______________.

9.) To soar (or fly high) as an ______________.

10.) Eyes like a ________________.

11.) Busy as a ______________.

12.) Thirsty as a _______________.

13.) To live a _______________’s life.

14.) As many lives as a _______________.

15.) Wise (or smart) as an _______________.

16.) Stubborn as a ________________.

17.) Cold as a _________________.

18.) Slimy (feels oily) as a ________________.

19.) Gentle as a _________________.

20.) Hides its head in the sand like an ______________.

21.) As solitary (alone) as an _______________.

22.) As slow as a _________________.

23.) As big as a _________________.

24.) As quiet as a ________________.

25.) To be as hungry as a ________________.

Suggested Responses:  (1) elephant, (2) fox, (3) bird, (4) horse, (5) lion, (6) chicken, (7) pig, (8) ant, (9) eagle, (10) hawk, (11) beaver, (12) camel, (13) dog, (14) cat, (15) owl, (16) mule, (17) fish, (18) snake, (19) lamb, (20) ostrich, (21) clam, (22) snail or turtle, (23) whale, (24) mouse, (25) bear.

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