Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word.

As _________ as a lamb.

  1. innocent

  2. harmless

  3. innocuous

  4. honest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The simile 'as innocent as a lamb' uses the lamb as a symbol of purity and harmlessness, which is a well-known cultural association. 'Innocent' is the traditional word used in this simile, while 'harmless' and 'innocuous' mean similar things but are not part of the set phrase.

Keep practicing — related questions