Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 191 · 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?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The feather was as light as air.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The train left the station at nine.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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