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Directions: Complete the following simile.

As _______ as a millpond.

  1. calm

  2. quite

  3. peaceful

  4. still
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Explanation

'As calm as a millpond' refers to the perfectly still, undisturbed surface of a millpond, which was traditionally used to power watermills. This simile describes a state of complete tranquility and lack of agitation. While quite, peaceful, and still are similar, 'calm' is the traditional word used in this idiom.

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