Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 134 · 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 jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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