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Directions: Complete the following simile.

As _______ as a beaver.

  1. busy

  2. active

  3. industrious

  4. engaged
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Explanation

'As busy as a beaver' is a traditional idiom comparing someone's industrious nature to beavers, known for their constant dam-building and productive work habits. While industrious, active, and engaged are similar concepts, 'busy' is the standard word used in this well-known idiom.

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