Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 173 · 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 bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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