Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 102 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Like / as … as, or IS): Simile: uses “like” or “as … as” (as cold as ice, ran like the wind). Metaphor: says one thing IS or WAS another, with no like or as (the moon was a silver plate). Neither: an ordinary sentence that compares nothing (we ate rice for dinner).

1. 1.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The water was as clear as glass.

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