Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 105 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The children played cricket after school.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The baby slept like a log.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The baby slept like a log.

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