Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 192 · 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 glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The children played cricket after school.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The baby slept like a log.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.

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