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3.20 Similes in Context Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.20 Similes in Context. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Similes in Context - Identify similes in stories and explain the comparison in your own words. (CCSS RL.3.4; CCSS L.3.5; TEKS §110.5 3.3(D), §110.5 3.5(F); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.V.1.1, ELA.3.R.3.1; VA SOL 3.4b, 3.4c)

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Grade 3

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
The book describes the grandmother’s stories. They begin softly, then grow, turning the living room into another time. Her memories drift in like snow—quiet, steady, and covering everything. The grandchildren sit still, wrapped in the tale.
What does the simile 'like snow' suggest about her memories?
AThey crash in loudly and break things.
BThey disappear as soon as she speaks.
CThey arrive gently and steadily, spreading through the room.
DThey make the room colder.
Solution & Explanation:Similes compare using 'like' or 'as'. The simile here is "like snow—quiet, steady, and covering everything". It helps you picture the idea the author wants. Choice C best explains the comparison: They arrive gently and steadily, spreading through the room.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Maddox tried to keep a secret about the surprise party. But every time he saw his friend, the secret pressed against his teeth like a pebble in a shoe. He finally whispered it to his sister so he could stop thinking about it.
What does the simile suggest about the secret?
AIt felt exciting and relaxing.
BIt made him forget his friend.
CIt felt irritating and hard to ignore.
DIt was too small to matter.
Solution & Explanation:Similes compare using 'like' or 'as'. The simile here is "like a pebble in a shoe". It helps you picture the idea the author wants. Choice C best explains the comparison: It felt irritating and hard to ignore.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
In class, the teacher asked a question no one answered. The pause grew, and embarrassment crept in like fog at the edge of a field. One student finally raised a hand just to break it.
What does the simile suggest about the embarrassment?
AIt disappears when people stay silent.
BIt is loud and funny.
CIt is caused by the teacher’s smile.
DIt slowly spreads into the moment and becomes harder to ignore.
Solution & Explanation:Similes compare using 'like' or 'as'. The simile here is "like fog at the edge of a field". It helps you picture the idea the author wants. Choice D best explains the comparison: It slowly spreads into the moment and becomes harder to ignore.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.20 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Similes in Context.).

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