Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 154 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) It rained all night in our town.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The children played cricket after school.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The baby slept like a log.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) It rained all night in our town.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.

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