1. As … as …
Unit 1
Funny Reads

2. As … as …
We use as … as … to compare things that are similar in some way.

3. As … as …
We usually write an adjective after the first as and a noun after the second as.
e.g.
as cold as ice
adjective
noun

4. The thief is as quiet as a mouse.
Example 1
The thief is as quiet as a mouse.

5. Tom works as busy as a bee.
Example 2
Tom works as busy as a bee.

7. Mary’s face is white snow.
Question 1
white / snow
Mary’s face is white snow. as as

8. slow / snail Mrs Chan is . as slow as a snail
Question 2
slow / snail
Mrs Chan is
as slow as a snail

9. light / feather The balloon is . as light as a feather
Question 3
light / feather
The balloon is
as light as a feather

10. cold / ice Jack is . as cold as ice
Question 4
cold / ice
Jack is
as cold as ice